Geography and Cartography at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in geography and cartography earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Nevada-Reno 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 |
| 11 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $72,985 | $67,226 | #23 | $56,756 |
| 12 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $71,543 | $68,094 | #17 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,079 one year after graduating and $74,864 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more 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.