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 UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for geography. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 121 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in geography from UMCP. This makes it the #7 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,913 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from UMCP. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 511 |
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Urban Studies | 20 |
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