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 University of Oklahoma ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Oklahoma was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geography from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #41 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 University of Oklahoma is $33,877. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,640 for all geography students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Oklahoma, geography students borrow a median amount of $27,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Oklahoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geography majors earned their master's degree from University of Oklahoma. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 130 |
| Economics | 101 |
| Political Science & Government | 90 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
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