Geography and Cartography at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates in geography and cartography earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Minnesota State University-Mankato 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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| 78 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $56,191 | $60,249 | #49 | $38,726 |
| 79 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $56,165 | $56,496 | #75 | $45,030 |
| 80 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $56,151 | $57,089 | #73 | $35,936 |
| 81 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $56,022 | $53,513 | #88 | $40,553 |
| 82 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $55,889 | $58,249 | #66 | — |
| 83 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $55,656 | $59,675 | #59 | — |
| 84 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $55,532 | $59,594 | #60 | $25,975 |
Other Geography and Cartography Credentials at Minnesota State University-Mankato
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,411 | $59,174 | — |
Other Majors at Minnesota State University-Mankato by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Minnesota State University-Mankato geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,553 one year after graduating and $56,022 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Minnesota State University-Mankato rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Minnesota State University-Mankato ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Minnesota State University-Mankato worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.