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. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with geography programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 75 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Cal State LA. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA is $33,727. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,726 for all geography students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of geography bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Cal State LA does not offer an online option for its geography bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Cal State LA in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 366 |
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 49 |
| Economics | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.