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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNR. This makes it the #60 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNR is $53,079. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNR geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geography master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 89 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Sociology | 54 |
| Anthropology | 45 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
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