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. Also, learn how UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, UW - Madison came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in geography from UW - Madison. This makes it the #2 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #8 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 - Madison is $42,997. 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 - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW - Madison 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 - Madison Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geography program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $74,365. 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, 31 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 - Madison with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 714 |
| Political Science & Government | 391 |
| Sociology | 119 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
| International Relations & National Security | 11 |
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