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 Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at Iowa 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 Iowa handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Iowa. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa is $45,566. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Iowa in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 129 |
| Economics | 112 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.