by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UCCS ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in geography from UCCS. This makes it the #123 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCCS is $36,426. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCCS, geography students borrow a median amount of $41,763 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCCS was $935 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
Of the 46 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UCCS in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UCCS does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCCS Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geography from UCCS. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 44 |
| Economics | 33 |
| Political Science & Government | 32 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.