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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

15 Ranked Colleges
188 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Geography Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 8,936 people earned their degree in geography and cartography, making the major the 107th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, geography and cartography graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,126 and had an average of $23,577 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,091 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,720 and $23,727 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 188 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in geography and cartography. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geography and cartography programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geography and cartography program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #1 spot on the list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNT Geography & Cartography Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. ASU - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #2 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Richardson, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Dallas Geography & Cartography Report

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 50 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree geography students whose families make $75-$110k list, University of Arizona has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UTSA also took the #0 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 12 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station Geography & Cartography Report

#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

NAU also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at NAU

#9 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full OSU Geography & Cartography Report

#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at NMSU Main Campus

#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#12 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 3 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree geography students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

With a ranking of #12, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Texas State University

#13

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SHSU is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SHSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sam Houston State University are $15,704, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Sam Houston State University Geography & Cartography Report

#4 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Geography & Cartography Report

#15

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. UNM is a large public school situated in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It awarded 6 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Mexico - Main Campus Geography & Cartography Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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