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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from UGA. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,801 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UGA paid an average of $8,555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $2,909 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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The geography program at UGA awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UGA geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UGA Online Learning page.
The geography program at UGA awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 246 |
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Economics | 122 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
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