Geography and Cartography at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in geography and cartography earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 |
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| 85 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $55,274 | $49,764 | #104 | — |
| 86 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $54,944 | $58,481 | #64 | $39,259 |
| 87 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $54,757 | $51,897 | #95 | $41,052 |
| 88 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $54,656 | $59,706 | #58 | $44,553 |
| 89 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $54,310 | $54,630 | #82 | $35,330 |
| 90 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $53,992 | $57,923 | #68 | $34,274 |
| 91 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $53,840 | $47,412 | #108 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,553 one year after graduating and $54,656 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.