# Ohio University-Lancaster Campus: Geography (bachelor's)

Lancaster, OH. IPEDS 204848, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-university-lancaster-campus/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,199
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,381 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in OH: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (8 colleges, $56,381): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,370

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,381 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,375 | $14,884 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,466 | $19,695 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $3,791 | $16,718 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $7,790 | $34,354 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $9,562 | $42,168 | 2.0 years |

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

## Geography at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $60,363 | $23,250 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $56,381 | $26,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $56,381 | $26,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $56,381 | $26,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $56,381 | $26,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $56,381 | $26,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $56,381 | $26,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $53,656 | not reported | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage $79,560 Columbus, OH, $70,990 OH, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Columbus, OH, $59,160 OH, $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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