Associate Degrees in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 295 people earned their associate degree in geography. This makes it the 131st most popular associate 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,429 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,365 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 940 |
| Associate Degree | 295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 120 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in geography is $41,879. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $41,879 to a high of $41,879.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geography students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in geography. About 64.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 190 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 163 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 135 colleges that offer an associate degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geography students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in geography from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 43% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pasadena City College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
Cerritos College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in geography from Cerritos College. About 20% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in geography at Cerritos College make a median salary of 41,879.
American River College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in geography from American River. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American River College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in geography from GRC. About 31% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Green River College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in geography from Orange Coast College. Data shows that Orange Coast College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Foothill College. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in geography from Foothill College. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in geography at Foothill College make a median salary of 41,879.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geography. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in geography from CNM. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Palomar College. Each year, around 21,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in geography from Palomar College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in geography at Palomar College make a median salary of 41,879.
San Diego Mesa College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in geography from San Diego Mesa College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that San Diego Mesa College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
Fullerton College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geography. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in geography from Fullerton College. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fullerton College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
Long Beach City College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in geography from Long Beach City College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Long Beach City College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
Saddleback College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geography. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in geography from Saddleback College. Saddleback College geography graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,879.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in geography from SMC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
Santa Barbara City College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geography. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in geography from SBCC. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SBCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
Austin Community College District comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in geography from Austin Community College District. About 38% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in geography at Austin Community College District make a median salary of 41,879.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their associate degree is Casper College. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in geography from Casper College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that Casper College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
Cypress College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geography. Each year, around 15,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in geography from Cypress College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Cypress College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,879.
Cosumnes River College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geography. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in geography from Cosumnes River. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in geography at Cosumnes River College make a median salary of 41,879.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9,994 |
| Sociology | 5,109 |
| Economics | 3,384 |
| Anthropology | 2,167 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,167 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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