Geography and Cartography at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree
Macalester College graduates in geography and cartography earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester College 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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| 98 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $53,081 | $48,823 | #106 | $23,553 |
| 99 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $53,044 | $54,911 | #81 | $40,020 |
| 100 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $52,712 | $53,593 | #86 | $39,960 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Macalester College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,457 | $81,964 | #81 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $91,979 | $57,166 | #39 of 309 |
| Economics | $85,593 | $59,752 | #134 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,555 | $39,439 | #359 of 565 |
| Biology | $56,141 | $35,616 | #486 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,091 | $21,176 | #46 of 87 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,632 | $29,559 | #249 of 265 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $45,450 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $38,027 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $29,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Macalester College geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,053 one year after graduating and $52,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Macalester College ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,049.
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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.