by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for geography & cartography students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 103 master's degrees in geography & cartography during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The geography master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geography & cartography students working on their master's degree.
The geography school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geography & Cartography Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography.
University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from University of Pennsylvania
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Temple University
It is hard to beat West Chester University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geography & cartography. WCUPA is a large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Explore all the Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 53 |
| Maryland | 193 | 54 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 3 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 6 |
| Delaware | 109 | 1 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Geography & Cartography has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Geography | 60 |
| Geographic Information Science | 35 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 115 |
| International Relations & National Security | 54 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Other Social Sciences | 22 |
| General Social Sciences | 19 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Archeology | 12 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 5 |
| Urban Studies | 2 |
