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. We've also included details on how USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in geography from USF Tampa. This makes it the #123 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,259 a year. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $214 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
Of the 18 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USF Tampa, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Of the 6 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USF Tampa, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 186 |
| Economics | 169 |
| General Social Sciences | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 94 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.