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Geography & Cartography at San Francisco State University

Geography & Cartography at San Francisco State University

If you are interested in studying Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at San Francisco State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 geography & cartography degrees were granted at San Francisco State University.

Studying Online at San Francisco State University

Many students take online classes at San Francisco State University. Among 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) studied exclusively online and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Geography & Cartography Rankings at San Francisco State University

Use these rankings to compare San Francisco State University’s Geography & Cartography program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #15 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) California #18 of 22
Best Value Far Western (Region) #19 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #24 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #48 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #100 of 152

Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from San Francisco State University

Those who finish San Francisco State University’s Geography & Cartography program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geography & Cartography at San Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,822
2 years $29,685
3 years $36,267
4 years $43,058
5 years $50,547

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from San Francisco State University report median earnings of $43,058, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Geography & Cartography earnings compared with all majors at San Francisco State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geography & Cartography graduates from San Francisco State University stands at $13,768.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at San Francisco State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geography & Cartography graduates at San Francisco State University are 50% women (18) and 50% men (18).

Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 44% were women (12) and 56% were men (15).

San Francisco State University gender breakdown of Geography & Cartography Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at San Francisco State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 9 master’s geography & cartography graduates at San Francisco State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).

San Francisco State University gender breakdown of Geography & Cartography Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at San Francisco State University

Minority students account for 44% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, above the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at San Francisco State University

The Geography & Cartography program at San Francisco State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Geography 32
Geographic Information Science 4

Best-Paid Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates

Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at San Francisco State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Geography & Cartography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $123,658
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Geographers $77,391
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,771

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