Below are the key facts about this program at Texas State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas State among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, ranked #59 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 59 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Texas | 4 of 7 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 14 |
Here is each degree level available for geography & cartography at Texas State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas State University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Texas State ranks competitively among schools offering geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography students who finish a bachelor’s at Texas State earn a median of $48,307 a year. This is below $55,350, the median for all majors at Texas State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas State, geography & cartography students accumulate a median of $24,021 in student loans. This is higher than $23,653, the typical median for all majors at Texas State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas State were White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Texas State granted 29 bachelor’s completions in geography in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Texas State granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 10 |