by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for geography & cartography, ranked #4 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 4 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 7 |
The following degree levels are offered in geography & cartography at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
UMass Amherst is not yet ranked for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Find out more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 36% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Amherst conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in geography in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 10 certificate degrees in geography & cartography.
UMass Amherst has not been ranked for geography & cartography at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of geography & cartography certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of geography & cartography certificate degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a certificate in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst granted 10 certificate degrees in geographic information science and cartography recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 17 |