Geography & Cartography at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
If you plan to study Geography & Cartography, take a look at what University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Online coursework is an option at University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Of 13,906 students, 580 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,081 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Rankings can help you compare University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Geography & Cartography program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 151 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 151 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County are 57% women (16) and 43% men (12).
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Of the 13 master’s geography & cartography graduates at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 31% of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, above the national average of 21%.*
Geography & Cartography Doctoral Program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Among the 2 doctoral geography & cartography degrees awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 University of Maryland-Baltimore County
The Geography & Cartography program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 15 |
| Geographic Information Science | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at University of Maryland-Baltimore County go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.