Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,193 people earned their master's degree in geography. This makes it the 112th most popular master'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 | 1,193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 940 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geography is $66,354. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $56,432 and the high is $73,740.
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 men than women pursue master's degrees in geography. About 54.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 652 |
| Women | 541 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 753 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in geography from UW - Madison. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. University of Wisconsin - Madison geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in geography from USC. About 49% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
Clark University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in geography from Clark. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that Clark graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Arizona. About 49% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. Of these students, 27% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master'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 $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in geography from UMCP. Of these students, 49% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 66,354.
Kent State University at Kent is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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 $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geography from Kent State. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kent State University at Kent geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Redlands is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Redlands. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Data shows that University of Redlands graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geography from ASU - Tempe. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
Binghamton University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geography from Binghamton University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at Binghamton University make a median salary of 66,354.
Unity College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Unity. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Unity College geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Temple. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at Temple University make a median salary of 66,354.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Denver comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from DU. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at University of Denver make a median salary of 66,354.
University of Kentucky is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UK. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 66,354.
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, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University at Albany geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UPenn. Of these students, 46% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Mary Washington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,938 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UMW. University of Mary Washington geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
Florida State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geography from Florida State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at Florida State University make a median salary of 66,354.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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