by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 62 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from WMU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WMU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
Of the 22 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from WMU in 2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 56 |
| Economics | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.