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Geography & Cartography at University of Nevada - Reno

15 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
The Geography & Cartography major is part of the social sciences program at University of Nevada - Reno.

Here, 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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.

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Geography & Cartography Degrees Available at UNR

UNR Geography Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools 54
Best Geography & Cartography Schools 59

Popularity of Geography at UNR

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNR. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geography Graduates from UNR Make?

$53,079 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geography Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $53,079. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geography from UNR Cost?

$8,994 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UNR Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,876 $24,832
Fees $1,118 $1,118
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,700 $13,700
On Campus Other Expenses $5,370 $5,370

Learn more about UNR tuition and fees.

UNR Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in geography.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does UNR Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Geography?

UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.

UNR Geography & Cartography Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geography master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR 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 Nevada - Reno with a master's in geography.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

UNR Geography Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Nevada - Reno.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 89
Economics 69
Sociology 54
Anthropology 45
International Relations & National Security 35

View All Geography & Cartography Related Majors >

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