# Syracuse University: Geography (bachelor's)

Syracuse, NY. IPEDS 196413, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/syracuse-university/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,543 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $68,176): +$3,367
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,792

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,543 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,817 | $65,482 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,845 | $65,598 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $21,132 | $87,486 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,780 | $119,149 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $55,401 | $229,360 | 6.2 years |

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

## Geography at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $71,543 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Binghamton University | $71,207 | $20,596 | $21,620 | 82% |
| University at Buffalo | $68,176 | $24,255 | $20,995 | 75% |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $59,528 | $14,575 | $18,211 | 72% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $57,154 | $20,500 | $19,158 | 69% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Syracuse, NY, $89,290 NY, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Syracuse, NY, $67,220 NY, $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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