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Geography & Cartography Schools in California

196 Geography students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Geography & Cartography is the 90th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors in California

Geography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In California, a geography major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geography majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in California

There are 67,710 people in the state and 479,240 people in the nation working in geography jobs.

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Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in California

Geography grads earn an average of $85,530 in the state and $80,530 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,054. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,098. In their early career, University of Redlands grads earn an average salary of $53,517.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. 74% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,621 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,845. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

In their early career, UCLA grads earn an average salary of $55,427. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.14 years to graduate. A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $3,302. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,523. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $14,459.

Geography & Cartography Careers in CA

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 25% $83,480
Managers 11% $129,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geography.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84
Criminology 81

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