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Geography & Cartography at Texas State University

Geography & Cartography at Texas State University

If you are interested in studying Geography & Cartography, take a look at what Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas State University sits in San Marcos, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at Texas State University.

Studying Online at Texas State University

Many students take online classes at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Geography & Cartography Rankings at Texas State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Texas State University’s Geography & Cartography program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #7 of 17
Best Value Texas #7 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #12 of 16
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 152

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #4 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #7 of 17
Best Value Texas #7 of 9
Best Value Southwest (Region) #12 of 16
Best Value Nationwide #79 of 151
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #87 of 152

Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from Texas State University

Those who finish Texas State University’s Geography & Cartography program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geography & Cartography at Texas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,284
2 years $36,717
3 years $44,270
4 years $48,307
5 years $54,724

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Geography & Cartography graduates from Texas State University take home a median $48,307, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Geography & Cartography earnings compared with all majors at Texas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from Texas State University stands at $24,021.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at Texas State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geography & Cartography graduates at Texas State University are 52% women (35) and 48% men (32).

Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 43 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at Texas State University, 44% were women (19) and 56% were men (24).

Texas 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at Texas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas State University, above the national average of 30%.*

Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at Texas State University

Of the 14 master’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at Texas State University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

Texas 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 Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at Texas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, above the national average of 21%.*

Geography & Cartography Doctoral Program at Texas State University

Among the 10 doctoral geography & cartography degrees awarded at Texas State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).

Texas State University gender breakdown of Geography & Cartography Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography doctoral degree recipients at Texas State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geography & Cartography majors at Texas State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Geography & Cartography doctoral degree recipients at Texas State University, higher than the national average of 18%.*

*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 Texas State University

The Geography & Cartography program at Texas State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geography 42
Geographic Information Science 25

Top-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates

Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at Texas State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geography & Cartography majors, 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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