# University of Iowa: Geography (bachelor's)

Iowa City, IA. IPEDS 153658, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-iowa/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,566
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,578 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,904 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in IA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,827

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,578 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,316 | $64,940 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,489 | $65,673 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,930 | $84,503 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $23,811 | $100,959 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,266 | $111,368 | 4.9 years |

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

## Geography at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | $59,578 | $23,904 | $22,531 | 75% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Iowa City, IA, $84,570 IA, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Iowa City, IA, $67,270 IA, $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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