Master’s Degrees in Geography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 409 people earned their master's degree in geography. This earns it the #263 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geography majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geography students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geography. About 50.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 205 |
| Women | 204 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 277 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Massachusetts Amherst tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in geography from UMass Amherst. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Oklahoma.
Appalachian State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geography from Appalachian State.
Marshall University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geography from Marshall University. About 35% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 40,000 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, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 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, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from SDSU. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
West Virginia University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in geography from WVU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master'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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from UK.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from Texas Tech.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from Portland State University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in geography from UNT. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from Towson. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Virginia Tech comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from Virginia Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Connecticut State University. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from CCSU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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 $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UNC Charlotte. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in geography from UNC Greensboro. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 728 |
| Other Geography | 56 |
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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