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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Northern Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography & cartography.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering geography & cartography. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 89 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Geography & Cartography majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,375 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of geography & cartography master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of geography & cartography master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of geography & cartography doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a doctoral in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geography & cartography majors at Northern Illinois University.
This geography & cartography program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 18 |
Northern Illinois University granted 18 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%).