by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geography from UW Seattle. This makes it the #92 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #12 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 UW Seattle is $42,489. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 189 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from UW Seattle. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $67,975 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geography graduates with a master's is $66,354.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 geography majors earned their master's degree from UW Seattle. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 416 |
| Economics | 355 |
| Sociology | 253 |
| General Social Sciences | 64 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.