Geography and Cartography at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · Master's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus graduates in geography and cartography earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Compares for Geography and Cartography
All 17 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 Mason University Fairfax, VA | $114,744 | $104,485 | #4 | — |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $111,616 | $116,142 | #1 | $74,365 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $102,798 | $104,546 | #2 | $88,086 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $102,798 | $104,546 | #3 | $88,086 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,602 | $88,153 | #6 | — |
| 6 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $90,604 | $84,732 | #7 | $58,047 |
| 7 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $90,418 | $83,165 | #8 | $67,975 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $90,418 | $83,165 | #9 | $67,975 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $87,165 | $79,314 | #12 | $73,531 |
| 10 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $83,256 | $75,758 | #13 | $61,063 |
Other Geography and Cartography Credentials at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $59,063 | — | $20,500 |
Other Majors at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-World Campus geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $88,086 one year after graduating and $102,798 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-World Campus rank for geography and cartography?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for geography and cartography ($79,784).
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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.