Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Geography & Cartography is offered at 414 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Geography & Cartography. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.4% of Geography & Cartography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,105 people earned theirGeography & Cartography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geography & Cartography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 102 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,952 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 173 |
Earnings of Geography & Cartography Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Geography & Cartography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,758 |
| 4 years | $52,013 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,772 |
| Women | 1,180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography & Cartography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 64.2% |
| Asian | 169 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 439 | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 121 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 138 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 74 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 99 | 3.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geography & Cartography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 535 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Geography & Cartography. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 224 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 169 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 95 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 81 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Geography & Cartography Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3,577 |
| Geography | 3,315 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography & Cartography that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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