by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how CU - Boulder ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at CU - Boulder is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,078 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, geography students borrow a median amount of $89,940 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.
Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 Boulder with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 Boulder with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 306 |
| Political Science & Government | 254 |
| Sociology | 228 |
| Anthropology | 71 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.