by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geography from SDSU. This makes it the #31 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $38,648. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from SDSU in 2021-2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SDSU, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 185 |
| Sociology | 174 |
| Political Science & Government | 143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 91 |
| General Social Sciences | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.