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. Also, learn how U of U ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geography from U of U. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 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 U of U is $41,052. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
Of the 23 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
The geography program at U of U awarded 16 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 213 |
| Political Science & Government | 160 |
| General Social Sciences | 128 |
| Sociology | 128 |
| Anthropology | 73 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.