# Geography (bachelor's degree)

CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/geography

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $57,751 across 116 colleges (middle half $54,656–$65,228); median federal debt $22,775
- 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) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | $49,269 (3) | — |
| CA | $66,863 (11) | $73,463 (183) |
| CO | $57,677 (5) | — |
| CT | $76,851 (6) | — |
| FL | $54,944 (3) | — |
| IL | $62,504 (5) | — |
| MA | $53,840 (5) | — |
| MI | $56,515 (5) | — |
| MN | $54,844 (4) | — |
| MO | $56,191 (3) | — |
| NC | $56,370 (4) | — |
| NJ | $56,979 (3) | — |
| NY | $68,176 (5) | — |
| OH | $56,381 (8) | — |
| PA | $60,242 (4) | — |
| TX | $60,646 (7) | — |
| VA | $63,660 (6) | — |
| WI | $58,776 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $75,234
2. George Mason University (VA): $74,692
3. California State University-Chico (CA): $69,500
4. California State University-Northridge (CA): $69,323
5. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $67,521
6. University of Florida (FL): $67,276
7. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $67,193
8. California State University-Fresno (CA): $66,863
9. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $65,259
10. James Madison University (VA): $63,768
11. San Francisco State University (CA): $63,590
12. Radford University (VA): $63,552

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

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