by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, coming in at #13 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 13 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Virginia | 1 of 4 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 23 |
The following degree levels are offered in geography & cartography at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
George Mason ranks competitively among schools offering geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,798 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, geography & cartography students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
George Mason granted 12 bachelor’s completions in geography in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 2 |
