Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,248 people earned their master's degree in geography. This makes it the 112th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,248 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,055 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 239 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geography is $58,813. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $53,034 and the high is $76,085.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in geography is $33,037. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,430 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,755.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geography. About 55.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 691 |
| Women | 557 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
| White | 760 |
| International Students | 184 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 96 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geography students seekinga master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in geography from Penn State University Park.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in geography from USC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Clark University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in geography from Clark. About 50% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Arizona. Of these students, 44% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. Of these students, 50% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in geography from UMCP. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Kent State University at Kent is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geography from Kent State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Redlands is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Redlands. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geography from ASU - Tempe. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.
Binghamton University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in geography from Binghamton University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Unity College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Unity. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Temple. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UK. Of these students, 42% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UPenn. About 50% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of Mary Washington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,938 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UMW.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from DU. About 54% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geography from UW Tacoma. About 23% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Geography Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 669 | |
| 493 | |
| 86 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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