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 UWM ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The geography major at UWM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in geography from UWM. This makes it the #123 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #49 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 UWM is $32,052. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWM paid an average of $852 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Fees | $1,565 | $1,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,980 | $10,980 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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Of the 9 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UWM, about 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UWM 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 UWM Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from UWM in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 - Milwaukee with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 68 |
| Economics | 57 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Urban Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.