by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal State Fullerton ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State Fullerton was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geography from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #92 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton is $26,040. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cal State Fullerton does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Cal State Fullerton in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 392 |
| Political Science & Government | 113 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| Economics | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.