# University of Colorado Colorado Springs: Geography (bachelor's)

Colorado Springs, CO. IPEDS 126580, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-colorado-colorado-springs/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,426
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,892 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,500 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in CO: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $57,677): -$8,785
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,859

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,892 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,065 | $53,810 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,642 | $51,923 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,104 | $53,984 | 6.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,388 | $82,010 | 9.9 years |
| 110k+ | $22,142 | $98,753 | 11.9 years |

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

## Geography at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $66,429 | $35,136 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $62,369 | not reported | $17,760 | 51% |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $57,677 | $21,802 | $25,346 | 74% |
| University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | $57,285 | $22,468 | $11,900 | 46% |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $48,892 | $17,500 | $15,788 | 47% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage $78,460 Colorado Springs, CO, $86,960 CO, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Colorado Springs, CO, not reported CO, $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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