Doctor’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 249 students earned their doctor's degree in geography. This makes it the 75th most popular doctor'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 | 1,076 |
| Graduate Certificate | 990 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 249 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geography majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geography majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geography. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 119 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 98 |
| International Students | 107 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Santa Barbara tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UCSB. Of these students, 47% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The geography program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Texas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. The geography program at Texas State University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Clark University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. The geography program at Clark University awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at Michigan State. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The geography program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UCLA.
University of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The geography program at University of Florida awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. The geography program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
University of California - Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The geography program at University of California - Davis awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. The geography program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Kentucky comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UK.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The geography program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Ohio State. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UGA.
University at Buffalo comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 32,300 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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from University at Buffalo. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from University of Arizona. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kent State University at Kent is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The geography program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UNC Charlotte. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Sociology | 577 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Other Social Sciences | 108 |
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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