Geography and Cartography at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in geography and cartography earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northern Illinois University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 | — |
| 116 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $41,054 | $36,152 | #117 | — |
| 117 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $40,871 | $41,978 | #116 | $33,424 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853).
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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.