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Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography

1,076 Yearly Graduations
$58,813 Median Salary
46% Women
There are 154 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in geography. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 20 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 16.0% of geography graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Geography Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,076 students 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 4,409
Basic Certificate 1,281
Master’s Degree 1,076
Graduate Certificate 990
Associate Degree 379
Doctor’s Degree 249
Undergraduate Certificate 142

Earnings of Geography Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geography is $58,813. 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 $52,422 to a high of $71,191.

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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 54.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 581
Women 495
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The racial-ethnic distribution of geography master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 42
Black or African American 43
Hispanic or Latino 86
White 655
International Students 172
Other Races/Ethnicities 78
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There are 154 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for geography students seekinga master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 master's degrees were handed out to geography majors at Penn State University Park. About 35% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
58 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their master's degree in geography from UW - Madison. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
43 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in geography from USC. Of these students, 37% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
40 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. The geography program at Clark University awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
37 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in geography from University of Arizona. Of these students, 30% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

32 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their master's degree in geography from CSULB. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
30 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. The geography program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

23 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in geography from Kent State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#9

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
22 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $52,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,360 per year. The geography program at University of Redlands awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.

19 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to geography majors at ASU - Tempe. About 53% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to geography majors at Binghamton University. About 67% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Unity College

Unity, Maine
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The geography program at Unity College awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to geography majors at Temple. Of these students, 59% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to geography majors at UK. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#14

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UPenn. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UAlbany. About 23% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from UMW. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in geography from DU. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
54% Women

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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The geography program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in geography from UW Tacoma. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 4,803
International Relations & Security 4,426
Political Science & Government 1,936
Sociology 1,298
Anthropology 941

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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