Geography Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Geography is offered at 289 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Geography. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.9% 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 | 239 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,186 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 724 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Geography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Geography. About 53.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 164 |
| Women | 185 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 200 | 57.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2.6% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 59 | 16.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 366 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 95 master'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.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master'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.
San Diego State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 46 master'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 Charlotte comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 43 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Geography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography. This school awarded 39 master'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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master'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 Texas is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Geography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Geography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 33 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography that also offer master’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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