Bachelor’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,429 people earned their bachelor's degree in geography. This makes it the 86th most popular bachelor'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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in geography is $38,726. 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 $33,199 and the high is $42,638.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in geography is $20,401. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,368 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,938.
The median monthly payment of a geography graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $243.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in geography. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,063 |
| Women | 1,366 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 163 |
| Black or African American | 114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 468 |
| White | 2,298 |
| International Students | 127 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 259 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 292 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geography students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UCLA. About 52% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Los Angeles geography graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,726.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UW Seattle. About 22% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 38,726.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 39% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 38,726.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UCSB. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 38,726.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Ohio State. Of these students, 35% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 38,726.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UCCS. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UCCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,726.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from BYU. About 48% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,726.
James Madison University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from JMU. About 33% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that JMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,726.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from USAFA. Of these students, 43% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at United States Air Force Academy make a median salary of 38,726.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Military Academy. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from West Point. Of these students, 11% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. United States Military Academy geography graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,726.
Texas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Texas State. Of these students, 47% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at Texas State University make a median salary of 38,726.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 38,726.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UMCP. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 38,726.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UT Austin. About 65% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin geography graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,726.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. 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, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. Of these students, 51% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,726.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UW - Madison. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,726.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Roughly 40,000 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, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from CSULB. Of these students, 43% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach geography graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,726.
University of Oregon is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UO. Of these students, 33% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Oregon geography graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $38,726.
Sonoma State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 8,000 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, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from SSU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geography at Sonoma State University make a median salary of 38,726.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Political Science & Government | 41,131 |
| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
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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