Geography and Cartography at Portland Community College
Portland, OR · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 48 graduates a year
Portland Community College graduates in geography and cartography earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Portland Community College Compares for Geography and Cartography
All 15 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 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $76,354 | $75,017 | #1 | $47,464 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $67,492 | $67,890 | #2 | $38,714 |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $64,681 | $65,781 | #3 | $40,962 |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $64,681 | $65,781 | #4 | $40,962 |
| 5 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $64,668 | $65,768 | #5 | $30,645 |
| 6 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $62,464 | $58,416 | #10 | — |
| 7 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $61,225 | $62,248 | #7 | $44,270 |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $59,554 | $63,388 | #6 | $42,833 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $59,174 | $56,524 | #11 | $50,411 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $58,134 | $53,471 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at Portland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $66,990 | — | #6 of 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $61,231 | — | #54 of 319 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $59,285 | — | #6 of 42 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $48,540 | $36,211 | #13 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $45,601 | $45,994 | #26 of 637 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland Community College geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,714 one year after graduating and $67,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland Community College rank for geography and cartography?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Portland Community College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Portland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for geography and cartography ($58,705).
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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.