Geography and Cartography at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates in geography and cartography earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 |
| … | |||||
| 89 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,310 | $54,630 | #82 | $35,330 |
| 90 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $53,992 | $57,923 | #68 | $34,274 |
| 91 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $53,840 | $47,412 | #108 | — |
| 92 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $53,666 | $51,263 | #98 | $38,019 |
| 93 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $53,656 | $57,259 | #72 | $31,414 |
| 94 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $53,455 | $56,362 | #76 | $41,103 |
| 95 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $53,449 | $54,342 | #84 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Twin Cities geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,019 one year after graduating and $53,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Twin Cities rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks #92 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,750.
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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.