by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMW ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMW. This makes it the #14 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMW paid an average of $1,209 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $508 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMW. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from UMW. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Mary Washington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 44 |
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 22 |
| Economics | 20 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.