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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from UofSC. This makes it the #78 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $46,929. This is higher than $38,726, which is the national median for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from UofSC. About 48% of these graduates were women and the other 52% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UofSC geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 4 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 205 |
| Economics | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Sociology | 26 |
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