Geography & Cartography Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Geography & Cartography is offered at 414 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Geography & Cartography. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.9% of Geography & Cartography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,105 people earned theirGeography & Cartography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geography & Cartography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 102 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,952 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 173 |
Earnings of Geography & Cartography Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Geography & Cartography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 & Cartography students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Geography & Cartography. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 587 |
| Women | 520 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography & Cartography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 650 | 58.7% |
| Asian | 46 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 187 | 16.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geography & Cartography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 535 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Geography & Cartography. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 224 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 124 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography 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 Denver is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 86 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 76 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography 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 & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography 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-Long Beach is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Geography & Cartography Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3,577 |
| Geography | 3,315 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography & Cartography that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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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