Geography and Cartography at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
California State University-Long Beach graduates in geography and cartography earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Long Beach Compares for Geography and Cartography
All 117 colleges reporting geography and cartography earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,390 | $68,690 | #14 | $52,883 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $76,851 | $69,190 | #9 | — |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $76,851 | $69,190 | #10 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $76,851 | $69,190 | #11 | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $76,851 | $69,190 | #12 | — |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $76,851 | $69,190 | #13 | — |
| 7 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $75,877 | $74,549 | #4 | $44,543 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $75,234 | $68,458 | #15 | $48,227 |
| 9 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $74,864 | $77,700 | #2 | $53,079 |
| 10 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $74,692 | $68,014 | #18 | $49,568 |
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| 109 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $49,230 | $43,352 | #115 | $29,713 |
| 110 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $48,979 | $44,568 | #112 | $26,040 |
| 111 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $48,892 | $45,724 | #111 | $36,426 |
| 112 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $48,715 | $44,327 | #113 | $32,198 |
| 113 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $48,280 | $43,963 | #114 | — |
| 114 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $47,738 | $46,902 | #109 | — |
| 115 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $46,817 | $53,141 | #90 | — |
Other Geography and Cartography Credentials at California State University-Long Beach
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,531 | $87,165 | $20,500 |
Other Majors at California State University-Long Beach by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Long Beach geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,198 one year after graduating and $48,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Long Beach rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, California State University-Long Beach ranks #112 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at California State University-Long Beach worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.