by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USC among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, ranked #9 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 9 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in California | 3 of 19 |
Here is each degree level offered in geography & cartography at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
USC is in the top 15% of the country for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,569 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USC conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
Graduate study is also available at USC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 6 |