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 UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 12 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 geography majors earned their master's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 384 |
| Political Science & Government | 195 |
| Sociology | 138 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.