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2023 Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California

102 Colleges
$41,079 Avg Salary
$14,221 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Geography & Cartography School for You

Geography & Cartography is the #88 most popular major in California with 1,100 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 102 schools in California to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Geography & Cartography program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Geography & Cartography Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Los Angeles the most popular school in California for geography and cartography students. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, geography graduates from UCLA take out $13,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $167.

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Out of the 102 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, geography graduates from UCSB carry an average student debt load of $13,049.

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The excellent programs at California State University - Long Beach helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best geography and cartography schools in California. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, geography graduates from CSULB carry an average student debt load of $13,625.

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The excellent programs at University of Southern California helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best geography and cartography schools in California. USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means California State University - Northridge is a great place for geography and cartography students. CSUN is a very large public school located in the large city of Northridge.

While working on their degree, geography majors at CSUN accumulate an average of around $13,450 in student debt.

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#5

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sonoma State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Rohnert Park, SSU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular geography and cartography programs. SDSU is a very large public school located in the large city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that geography majors at SDSU take out is $18,208.

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#8

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for geography and cartography students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population.

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#8

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular geography and cartography programs. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Francisco.

Geography majors at SFSU take out an average of $15,293 in student loans while working on their egree.

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California State University - Fullerton ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California list. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a very large student population.

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California State University - Sacramento ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California list. Sac State is a very large public school located in the large city of Sacramento.

After completing their degree, geography graduates from Sac State carry an average student debt load of $14,450.

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California State Polytechnic University - Pomona ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California list. Cal Poly Pomona is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pomona.

The average amount in student loans that geography majors at Cal Poly Pomona take out is $11,916.

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#12

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA

With a ranking of #12, Palomar College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for geography and cartography students. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, Palomar College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Geography & Cartography at Palomar College Report

#14

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California ranking. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Humboldt State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular geography and cartography programs. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Arcata.

On average, geography graduates from Humboldt State University take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Humboldt State University

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Geography & Cartography students in the state of California that almost earned our Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
16 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
17 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
18 American River College Sacramento, CA
19 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
20 Cerritos College Norwalk, CA

Best Geography & Cartography Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Geography & Cartography Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 218
Oregon 245
Nevada 23
Hawaii 44
Alaska 4

One of 12 majors within the area of study, geography and cartography has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Couleur.

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