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, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 267% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from NAU. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
The geography program at NAU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of geography master's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
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 Northern Arizona 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 61 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
| International Relations & National Security | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.