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. We've also included details on how UO ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from UO. 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 UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,030 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UO was $860 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from UO. About 72% were men and 28% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UO in 2022 were men.
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 Oregon with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 236 |
| Economics | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 203 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.