Geography and Cartography at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 31 graduates a year
Florida Atlantic University graduates in geography and cartography earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Atlantic University Compares for Geography and Cartography
All 15 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 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $76,354 | $75,017 | #1 | $47,464 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $67,492 | $67,890 | #2 | $38,714 |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $64,681 | $65,781 | #3 | $40,962 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $64,681 | $65,781 | #4 | $40,962 |
| 5 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $64,668 | $65,768 | #5 | $30,645 |
| 6 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $62,464 | $58,416 | #10 | — |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $61,225 | $62,248 | #7 | $44,270 |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $59,554 | $63,388 | #6 | $42,833 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $59,174 | $56,524 | #11 | $50,411 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $58,134 | $53,471 | #13 | — |
| 11 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $57,887 | $53,320 | #14 | — |
Other Majors at Florida Atlantic University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,254 | $36,873 | #3 of 5 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,806 | $37,272 | #9 of 12 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $25,501 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $22,286 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Atlantic University geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,833 one year after graduating and $59,554 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Atlantic University rank for geography and cartography?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Florida Atlantic University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Florida Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for geography and cartography ($58,705), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.