Geography Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Geography is offered at 289 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Geography. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 26.5% of Geography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,315 people 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 | 239 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,186 |
| Master’s Degree | 724 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 117 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Geography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Geography majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Geography. About 58.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 49 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 31 | 26.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 26.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Geography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 366 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Geography. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 75 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 74 doctor's 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.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 doctor's degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 46 doctor's 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's 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 Colorado Colorado Springs comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 43 doctor's 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.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Geography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 34 doctor's 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography that also offer doctor’s 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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