by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USF Tampa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in geography from USF Tampa. This makes it the #123 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,772 a year. This is higher than $34,640, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from USF Tampa in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 189 |
| General Social Sciences | 158 |
| Anthropology | 110 |
| International Relations & National Security | 75 |
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