# James Madison University: Geography (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,094
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,768 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,800 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in VA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Geography at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $74,692 | $22,000 | $17,915 | 68% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $65,259 | $20,500 | $24,953 | 86% |
| James Madison University | $63,768 | $19,800 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Radford University | $63,552 | $26,500 | $14,578 | 49% |
| University of Mary Washington | $53,081 | $19,500 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Old Dominion University | $48,280 | not reported | $14,638 | 46% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $86,660 VA, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $108,020 VA, $102,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -2.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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