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. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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UIUC was ranked #19 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geography from UIUC. This makes it the #23 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 UIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,214 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, geography students borrow a median amount of $38,827 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 UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UIUC. About 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in geography from UIUC. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 495 |
| Political Science & Government | 266 |
| Sociology | 93 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.