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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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, USC is in the top 1% of the country for geography students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $65,686 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geography graduates with a master's is $58,813.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Southern California.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geography & Cartography from USC in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 63% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from USC. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 357 |
| International Relations & National Security | 190 |
| Political Science & Government | 150 |
| Urban Studies | 102 |
| Sociology | 63 |
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