Master’s Degrees in Geography
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 493 people earned their master's degree in geography. This earns it the #263 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 493 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 189 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geography majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geography students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geography. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 243 |
| Women | 250 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 331 |
| International Students | 48 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts Amherst tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in geography from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 38% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 38% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geography from Appalachian State.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geography from UH Manoa.
Marshall University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geography from Marshall University. About 33% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from SDSU. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Virginia University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from WVU.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from CU - Boulder. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from UK. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from Texas Tech.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from Portland State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from UNT. About 69% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Michigan University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from WMU. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Towson University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from Towson. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from Virginia Tech. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.
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, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Connecticut State University. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,058 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from CCSU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UNC Greensboro.
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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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