Geography and Cartography at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 22 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in geography and cartography earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Temple University 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 Geography and Cartography Credentials at Temple University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,663 | $78,144 | — |
Other Majors at Temple University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $108,764 | $81,170 | #2 of 54 |
| American Sign Language | $66,762 | $20,761 | #1 of 5 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,030 | $31,624 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $47,411 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $38,031 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $24,951 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,645 one year after graduating and $64,668 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for geography and cartography?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, Temple University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.