by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geography majors, USC came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 125% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in geography from USC. This makes it the #3 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USC was $2,244 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
Learn more about USC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 geography majors earned their bachelor's degree from USC. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geography program at USC make a median salary of $61,063. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $66,354.
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of geography master's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 377 |
| International Relations & National Security | 191 |
| Political Science & Government | 139 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
| Sociology | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.