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 UW - Eau Claire ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Eau Claire is $40,048. 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 UW - Eau Claire was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,645 | $16,884 |
| Fees | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,366 | $3,366 |
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Of the 39 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Eau Claire, about 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Eau Claire 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 UW - Eau Claire Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 46 |
| Sociology | 36 |
| Economics | 32 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
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