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 UW - La Crosse ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UW - La Crosse was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - La Crosse go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,537 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - La Crosse paid an average of $709 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,974 | $17,014 |
| Fees | $1,677 | $1,677 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,960 | $7,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,036 | $2,036 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from UW - La Crosse. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - La Crosse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UW - La Crosse 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 - La Crosse Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 42 |
| Sociology | 41 |
| Economics | 31 |
| Archeology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.