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, and more. We've also included details on how Temple ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in geography from Temple. This makes it the #12 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Temple paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from Temple in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geography program at Temple make a median salary of $65,663. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,354.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 geography majors earned their master's degree from Temple. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 149 |
| Economics | 70 |
| Sociology | 31 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |
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