Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how NAU compares to other colleges that offer geography & cartography.
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NAU is a solid choice among schools offering geography & cartography. Specifically, it ranked #19 out of 34 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Arizona | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| Best Value Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Value Geography & Cartography Schools in Arizona | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Read more about NAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 60% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into 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 & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of geography & cartography master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography master’s degree graduates at NAU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into 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 & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the geography & cartography majors at Northern Arizona University.
The geography & cartography program at NAU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 17 |
| Geography | 9 |
NAU conferred 17 completions in geographic information science and cartography recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
NAU conferred 9 degrees in geography in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).