Geography and Cartography at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in geography and cartography earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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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| 75 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #53 | $33,199 |
| 76 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #54 | $33,199 |
| 77 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $56,381 | $60,167 | #55 | $33,199 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,726 one year after graduating and $56,191 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,786.
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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.