# Geography and Environmental Studies (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.44. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/geography-and-environmental-studies

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $52,946 across 1 colleges (middle half $52,946–$52,946); median federal debt not reported
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Geography: median $62,968 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 12% | $116,580 | 5.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | 3% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Surveyors, Cartographers, And Photogrammetrists | 3% | $76,910 | 6.1% |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| General And Operations Managers | 2% | $105,770 | 5% |
| Surveying And Mapping Technicians | 2% | $54,240 | 5.8% |
| Accountants And Auditors | 2% | $83,680 | 5% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $73,463 (183) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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