by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SHSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SHSU highly for geography & cartography, placing at #99 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 99 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Texas | 6 of 7 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geography & cartography at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Sam Houston State University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
SHSU has not been ranked for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level.
Geography & Cartography students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU earn a median of $45,328 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SHSU, geography & cartography students accumulate a median of $25,156 in student loans. This is above $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Find out more about SHSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SHSU conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in geography in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 7 |
