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#1 #1 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only two majors are offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#2 #2 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 54 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#3 #3 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 287 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#4 #4 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#5 #5 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#6 #6 Best College for Geography in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 493 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#7 #7 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Skyline College San Bruno, CA At Skyline College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. On average, 9 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#8 #8 Best College for Geography in the U.S. College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID Annually, the College of Western Idaho grants about 153 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#9 #9 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA Annually, Folsom Lake College grants around 251 degrees to students studying Social Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#10 #10 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 423 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#11 #11 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#12 #12 Best College for Geography in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#13 #13 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA At Sacramento City College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#14 #14 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Sierra College grants 537 degrees annually to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#15 #15 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#16 #16 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#17 #17 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only one major is offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#18 #18 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 954 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#19 #19 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA At Irvine Valley College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#20 #20 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA At Santa Monica College, only one major is offered: Visual and Performing Arts, Other. On average, 27 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#21 #21 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Sociology, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Lake Tahoe Community College grants 51 degrees per year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#22 #22 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#23 #23 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Butte College Oroville, CA At Butte College, only two majors are offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#24 #24 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1003 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#25 #25 Best College for Geography in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA At El Camino Community College District, only one major is offered: Legal Assistant/Paralegal....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#26 #26 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#27 #27 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH At Owens Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Owens Community College grants 192 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#28 #28 Best College for Geography in the U.S. West Valley College Saratoga, CA At West Valley College, only one major is offered: Interior Design. On average, 1 students are awarded a degree in Interior Design every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#29 #29 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#30 #30 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA At Orange Coast College, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#31 #31 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Fullerton College Fullerton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#32 #32 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Victor Valley College Victorville, CA At Victor Valley College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#33 #33 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 1 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#34 #34 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA At Santiago Canyon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Santiago Canyon College grants 417 degrees annually to Humanities/Humanistic Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#35 #35 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA At Antelope Valley Community College District, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#36 #36 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA At Los Angeles Valley College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 24 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#37 #37 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#38 #38 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA At Mt San Jacinto Community College District, the most popular majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#39 #39 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA At Santa Ana College, only one major is offered: Occupational Therapist Assistant. Usually, 16 students are awarded a degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#40 #40 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#41 #41 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Montgomery College Rockville, MD At Montgomery College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#42 #42 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#43 #43 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Diego City College San Diego, CA At San Diego City College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, San Diego City College grants 96 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#44 #44 Best College for Geography in the U.S. East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA At East Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#45 #45 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Riverside City College Riverside, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#46 #46 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#47 #47 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Ohlone College Fremont, CA At Ohlone College, the three most popular college majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Ohlone College grants 454 degrees every year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#48 #48 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Las Positas College Livermore, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#49 #49 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 456 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#50 #50 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#51 #51 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Clovis Community College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#52 #52 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#53 #53 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#54 #54 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#55 #55 Best College for Geography in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#56 #56 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Los Angeles City College Los Angeles, CA At Los Angeles City College, only two majors are offered: Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#57 #57 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 726 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#58 #58 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#59 #59 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#60 #60 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Blinn College District Brenham, TX At Blinn College District, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Agriculture, and General. In fact, Blinn College District grants 901 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#61 #61 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA At Southwestern College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#62 #62 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 279 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#63 #63 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA At Fresno City College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#64 #64 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA Annually, Golden West College grants about 1350 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#65 #65 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Connecticut State Community College Hartford, CT Every year, Connecticut State Community College awards about 819 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About Geography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.

Those who are interested in Geography can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 3,228 students are granted some level of degree in Geography around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Geography in California than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Geography is $43,800.

Popularity of Geography Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying career for Geography majors is Managers, All Other. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Geography can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Geography majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

192

Female Students

64 (33%)

Male Students

128 (66%)

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