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. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #20 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMN Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,019 a year. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from UMN Twin Cities in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Of the 11 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMN Twin Cities, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 316 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Sociology | 88 |
| International Relations & National Security | 57 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
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