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. In addition, we cover how UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at UMBC 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.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMBC. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Geography & Cartography from UMBC in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMBC 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 Maryland - Baltimore County 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 114 |
| Political Science & Government | 87 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.