# University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Geography (bachelor's)

Minneapolis, MN. IPEDS 174066, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,019
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,666 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in MN: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $54,844): -$1,178
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,085

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,666 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,642 | $27,564 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $7,283 | $30,224 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $9,931 | $41,214 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,415 | $68,122 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,008 | $112,083 | 7.2 years |

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

## Geography at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $58,569 | not reported | $18,743 | 65% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $56,022 | not reported | $19,139 | 54% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $53,666 | $20,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Macalester College | $52,557 | $19,049 | $32,149 | 87% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage $97,820 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $99,850 MN, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage $65,920 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $65,920 MN, $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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