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Doctor’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography

249 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 65 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in geography. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 14% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 43.0% of geography graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Geography Majors

In 2020-2021, 249 earned their doctor's degree in geography. This makes it the 75th most popular doctor'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 4,409
Basic Certificate 1,281
Master’s Degree 1,076
Graduate Certificate 990
Associate Degree 379
Doctor’s Degree 249
Undergraduate Certificate 142

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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geography. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 130
Women 119
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The racial-ethnic distribution of geography doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 98
International Students 107
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 65 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The geography program at University of California - Santa Barbara awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
15 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

University of Maryland - College Park is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UMCP.

#3

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
11 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas State University. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Texas State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#3

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Clark University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Clark. Of these students, 45% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
9 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The geography program at Michigan State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

#5

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #5 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UCLA.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

University of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UF.

7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from USF Tampa. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UC Davis. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UW - Madison.

#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 12th 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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UK.

6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UW Seattle. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at Ohio State. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #12 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. The geography program at University of Georgia awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at University at Buffalo. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at University of Arizona. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

Kent State University at Kent comes in at #17 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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Kent State.

#17

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. The geography program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UC.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 1,248
Political Science & Government 654
Sociology 577
Anthropology 469
Other Social Sciences 108

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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