Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,193 people earned their master's degree in geography. This earns it the #112 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 | 3,429 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,365 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 940 |
| Associate Degree | 295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 120 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geography is $66,354. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $56,432 to a high of $73,740.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geography. About 54.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 652 |
| Women | 541 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| White | 753 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 70 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 58 people received their master's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 33% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in geography from USC. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clark University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in geography from Clark. About 41% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at Clark University make a median salary of 66,354.
University of Arizona is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 37 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Arizona. Of these students, 49% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
California State University - Long Beach is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 32 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that CSULB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in geography from UMCP. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. University of Maryland - College Park geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in geography from Kent State. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Kent State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Redlands. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Redlands. About 48% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at University of Redlands make a median salary of 66,354.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 74,700 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 $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geography from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 44% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 66,354.
Binghamton University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 18,100 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geography from Binghamton University. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Binghamton University geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
Unity College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Unity. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Unity graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
Temple University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geography from Temple. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Temple University geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UK. University of Kentucky geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Pennsylvania is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UPenn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
University at Albany comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geography. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UAlbany graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Mary Washington. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,938 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UMW. Data shows that UMW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
University of Denver is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geography. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from DU. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Denver geography graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $66,354.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from CU Anschutz. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,354.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geography from UW Tacoma. Those who complete their master's degree in geography at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus make a median salary of 66,354.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Economics | 5,317 |
| International Relations & Security | 5,262 |
| Political Science & Government | 2,000 |
| General Social Sciences | 1,618 |
| Sociology | 1,358 |
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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