by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CU Anschutz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at CU Anschutz was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from CU Anschutz. This makes it the #14 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 CU Anschutz is $39,104. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU Anschutz, geography students borrow a median amount of $43,178 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,401 for all geography majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU Anschutz paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $379 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,096 | $27,288 |
| Fees | $921 | $921 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,920 | $14,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,426 | $6,426 |
Learn more about CU Anschutz tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU Anschutz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
CU Anschutz 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 Anschutz Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU Anschutz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 172 |
| Political Science & Government | 64 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.