Doctor’s Degrees in Geography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 151 people earned their doctor's degree in geography. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 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
The data on debt ranges for geography majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in geography. About 53.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 73 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UCSB. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UCLA. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #3 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 $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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UMN Twin Cities.
The 6th 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Texas State.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UW - Madison.
University of Florida comes in at #6 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UF.
University of Georgia is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UGA. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th 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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Ohio State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UK.
Kent State University at Kent is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Kent State.
University of Arizona is the 14th 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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from University of Arizona. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UNC Charlotte.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UofSC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geography. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from Louisiana State University.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geography. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geography from UIUC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 37 |
| Other Geography | 11 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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