Geography & Cartography at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Geography & Cartography program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 151 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 151 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Geography & Cartography program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,673 |
| 2 years | $35,330 |
| 3 years | $41,754 |
| 4 years | $48,306 |
| 5 years | $53,719 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia report median earnings of $48,306, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $23,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 21% women (5) and 79% men (19).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 20 bachelor’s geography & cartography degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 15% were women (3) and 85% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 30%.*
Geography & Cartography Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 3 master’s geography & cartography graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Geography & Cartography Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 1 doctoral geography & cartography graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 South Carolina-Columbia
This Geography & Cartography program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 24 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Those who complete Geography & Cartography program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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.