by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Maryland-College Park. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Maryland-College Park highly for geography & cartography, placing at #16 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 16 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Maryland | 2 of 5 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 16 |
The following degree levels are granted in geography & cartography at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
University of Maryland-College Park is among the very best schools in the country for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Maryland-College Park report a median salary of $65,748 a year. This is lower than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Maryland-College Park, geography & cartography students accumulate a median of $24,441 in student loans. This is above $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Maryland-College Park conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Maryland-College Park. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 41 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 3 |
