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 SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from SFSU. This makes it the #78 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 SFSU is $24,875. 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 | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
Learn more about SFSU tuition and fees.
Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from SFSU in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SFSU geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SFSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geography master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 122 |
| Sociology | 122 |
| Economics | 67 |
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.