Doctor’s Degrees in Geography
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 200 people earned their doctor's degree in geography. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 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
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in geography. About 58.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 84 |
| Women | 116 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 97 |
| International Students | 69 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UCSB. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Clark University comes in at #2 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 $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Clark.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UCLA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 3rd 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 $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Michigan State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UF.
Texas State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Texas State.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UW - Madison.
University of Georgia comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UGA. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UK.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Ohio State.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #9 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 $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UW Seattle. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from University of Arizona.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 14th 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Kent State. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from ASU - Tempe.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from CU - Boulder. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from KU. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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