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. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $42,210. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte 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 North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UNC Charlotte in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 180 |
| Sociology | 116 |
| Anthropology | 47 |
| Economics | 42 |
| General Social Sciences | 2 |
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