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. We've also included details on how UNA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UNA was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Alabama handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 64% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from UNA. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNA is $41,076. 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 UNA paid an average of $680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $340 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,900 | $7,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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Of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from UNA in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNA 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 UNA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of North Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.