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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNC Greensboro ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Greensboro was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNC Greensboro. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,975 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Greensboro paid an average of $840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,168 |
| Fees | $3,171 | $3,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,534 | $10,534 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,336 | $3,336 |
Learn more about UNC Greensboro tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro 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 Greensboro with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Greensboro 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 UNC Greensboro Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UNC Greensboro in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 Greensboro 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 | 0 |
| 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 Greensboro.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 123 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Economics | 43 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.