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, and more. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Denver handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from DU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at DU was $1,612 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,032 | $58,032 |
| Fees | $1,308 | $1,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,049 | $17,049 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,147 | $3,147 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from DU. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
DU 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 DU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geography program at DU make a median salary of $58,047. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,354.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from DU in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 197 |
| Economics | 81 |
| Political Science & Government | 51 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.