by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region 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 177 master's degrees in geography & cartography during the 2022-2023 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 complete 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Geography & Cartography Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography has to take a look at Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the midsize 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
Arizona State University - Tempe is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe.
Students who graduate with their master's from the geography program report average early career income of $55,326.
More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Arizona State University - Tempe
It's difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the geography program report average early career income of $56,801.
More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from University of Arizona
Texas State University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Texas State University
Located in the city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Northern Arizona University
Located in the 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 the best geography & cartography schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 45 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 106 |
| Geography | 71 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 474 |
| Economics | 378 |
| Sociology | 302 |
| Political Science & Government | 164 |
| Anthropology | 149 |
| General Social Sciences | 10 |
| Urban Studies | 5 |
| Archeology | 2 |