Geography and Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates in geography and cartography earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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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| 37 | Radford University Radford, VA | $63,552 | $57,870 | #69 | — |
| 38 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $62,999 | $66,425 | #24 | — |
| 39 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $62,659 | $63,725 | #32 | — |
| 40 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $62,589 | $65,127 | #28 | $37,521 |
| 41 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $62,504 | $61,410 | #44 | $42,214 |
| 42 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $62,438 | $63,481 | #33 | $36,878 |
| 43 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $62,369 | $58,327 | #65 | $36,996 |
Other Geography and Cartography Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,580 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater geography and cartography graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,521 one year after graduating and $62,589 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater rank for geography and cartography?
Among 117 colleges reporting earnings for geography and cartography graduates, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is geography and cartography at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for geography and cartography ($57,853), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,875.
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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.