Geography and Cartography at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 15 graduates a year
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates in geography and cartography earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 | — |
| 11 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $57,887 | $53,320 | #14 | — |
| 12 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $57,518 | $58,496 | #9 | $38,439 |
| 13 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $56,401 | $59,468 | #8 | $36,895 |
| 14 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $50,551 | $54,248 | #12 | — |
| 15 | College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID | $41,828 | $44,478 | #15 | — |
Other Majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $38,907 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,439 one year after graduating and $57,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania rank for geography and cartography?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($58,705), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.