Geography Associate Degrees
There are 289 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Geography. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Geography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,315 students earned theirGeography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 239 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,186 |
| Master’s Degree | 724 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Geography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,758 |
| 4 years | $52,013 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geography students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 62.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 150 |
| Women | 89 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 44.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 30.5% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 5.4% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 7.1% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Geography Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 366 colleges that offer a associate degree in Geography. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geography students seeking a associate degree is University of Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 75 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 52 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 42 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3,577 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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