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, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 119 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from WIU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from WIU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from WIU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 26 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.