Geography & Cartography Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Geography & Cartography is offered at 414 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Geography & Cartography. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.8% of Geography & Cartography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,105 students 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 | 2,952 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,394 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 173 |
Earnings of Geography & Cartography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Geography & Cartography majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Geography & Cartography. About 58.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 101 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography & Cartography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 8.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 4.0% |
| International Students | 55 | 31.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geography & Cartography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 535 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 224 doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their doctor'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.
Oregon State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 120 doctor'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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 95 doctor'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 Denver comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor'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 Utah comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 86 doctor'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.
Northwest Missouri State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 81 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their doctor'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.
Appalachian State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 75 doctor'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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 61 doctor'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.
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 doctor’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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