Bachelor’s Degrees in Geography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,596 people earned their bachelor's degree in geography. This makes it the 103rd 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 | 2,596 |
| Master’s Degree | 409 |
| Basic Certificate | 246 |
| Associate Degree | 192 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 151 |
| Graduate Certificate | 144 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geography majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geography majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in geography. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,474 |
| Women | 1,122 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 102 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 374 |
| White | 1,787 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 191 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 268 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from ASU - Skysong. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. About 46% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. 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, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UCLA. Of these students, 52% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
James Madison University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
United States Air Force Academy comes in at #6 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 7th 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. Of these students, 65% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. 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. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
California State University - Long Beach is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Sonoma State University. 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. About 48% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 35% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Northridge. Each year, around 40,300 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, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from CSUN. About 32% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Francisco State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Each year, around 27,300 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, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from SFSU. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
California State University - Sacramento is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geography. Roughly 32,200 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, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Sac State. About 35% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 42,000 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, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Cal State Fullerton. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Park University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geography. Roughly 10,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,908 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,942 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in geography from Park University. About 15% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 792 |
| Other Geography | 41 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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