Geography and Cartography at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in geography and cartography earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Michigan 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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| 101 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $52,557 | $50,203 | #102 | $30,053 |
| 102 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $52,537 | $55,919 | #80 | $35,608 |
| 103 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $50,445 | $57,259 | #71 | $41,076 |
| 104 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $49,921 | $52,636 | #93 | — |
| 105 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $49,763 | $48,892 | #105 | $40,683 |
| 106 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $49,517 | $50,359 | #101 | $32,122 |
| 107 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $49,476 | $53,095 | #91 | $42,454 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.