by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Virginia Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Virginia Tech among the top schools in the country for geography & cartography, placing at #21 out of 112 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools | 21 of 112 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Virginia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geography & cartography at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in geography & cartography.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for geography & cartography at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Geography & Cartography students who finish a bachelor’s at Virginia Tech report a median salary of $51,068 a year. This is lower than $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, geography & cartography graduates take on a median debt of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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Among recent graduates, 61% of geography & cartography bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of geography & cartography bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in geography & cartography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Virginia Tech conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in geography recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geography & Cartography | 4 |
