by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geography from Texas State. This makes it the #43 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,509 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,762 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, geography students borrow a median amount of $20,123 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geography bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,500.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geography program at Texas State is $165 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 44 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas State make a median salary of $51,809 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,813.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 geography majors earned their master's degree from Texas State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Economics | 11 |
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