by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for geography & cartography students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 45 master's degrees in geography & cartography during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The geography master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geography & cartography students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geography & Cartography Master's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in geography & cartography needs to look into Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Texas A&M University - College Station
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography needs to check out The University of Texas at Dallas. Located in the medium-sized city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Austin is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from The University of Texas at Austin
Texas State University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduation, geography master's recipients usually earn around $51,809 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Texas State University
It's hard to beat University of North Texas if you want to pursue a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the midsize city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from University of North Texas
Texas Tech is a very large public university located in the city of Lubbock.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Texas Tech University
Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from The University of Texas at San Antonio
Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Sam Houston State University
Explore all the Best Geography & Cartography Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 180 | 64 |
| Oklahoma | 153 | 11 |
| New Mexico | 114 | 9 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Geography & Cartography has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 29 |
| Geographic Information Science | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 308 |
| International Relations & National Security | 270 |
| Sociology | 133 |
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| General Social Sciences | 7 |
| Archeology | 6 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
