Geography and Cartography at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in geography and cartography earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Michigan State 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 |
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| 68 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $57,075 | $67,523 | #22 | $34,435 |
| 69 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $56,979 | $50,010 | #103 | $26,701 |
| 70 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $56,775 | $64,286 | #31 | $37,844 |
| 71 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $56,515 | $59,589 | #61 | — |
| 72 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #50 | $33,199 |
| 73 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #51 | $33,199 |
| 74 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #52 | $33,199 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,515 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Michigan State University ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.