by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 23 U.S. colleges awarded 323 degrees and certificates in Other Geography. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 75% of graduates. College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Geography Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $44,342 one year after completing, rising to $63,861 after four years.
A degree in Other Geography involves the study of Geography, Other. Any Instructional Program In Geography Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other geography draws strong interest, with 323 degrees awarded annually. 23 colleges award other geography degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 67.
By level, the 323 awards include 2 certificates, 2 associate degrees, 57 bachelor’s degrees, 242 master’s degrees and 3 doctorates.
Women earned 52% of other geography degrees and certificates in the latest year (167 of 323). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (250) and Hispanic or Latino (23), and international students earned 19.
College Factual ranks 8 schools in its 2027 Best Other Geography Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other geography schools within 1 state. In all, 23 colleges offer other geography programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Geography Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other geography credential is the master’s degree: 242 of the 323 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other geography call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Law and Government, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other geography degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 2 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 57 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 242 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 3 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other geography, at 43.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 24.1% |
| Master’s degree | 8.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 5.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.3% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.1% |
| Some college courses | 2.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Other Geography, with an average median salary of $108,075; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Compliance Director, Nurses’ Association Executive Director, Director of Health Education and Director of Consumer Affairs.
The occupation related to other geography with the most projected jobs is Managers, All Other, at 468,025.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 420,756 | -3.5% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | 105,398 | -1.9% |
Other Geography graduates earn a median $44,342 one year after completing their program, $63,861 after four years and $60,418 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,342 |
| 4 years | $63,861 |
| 5 years | $60,418 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other geography is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
Other Geography has 2 similar majors in the Social Sciences field, which together award 7,136 degrees a year; the largest are Geographic Information Science and Cartography (4,145) and Geography (2,991). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 4,145 |
| Geography | 2,991 |
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