# University of New Mexico: Geography (bachelor's)

Albuquerque, NM. IPEDS 187985, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-mexico-main-campus/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,096
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,336 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,705 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,585

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,336 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,938 | $52,408 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $13,045 | $57,268 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,196 | $71,100 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,906 | $78,607 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,053 | $83,643 | 2.3 years |

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

## Geography at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico | $67,336 | $14,705 | $15,489 | 55% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Albuquerque, NM, $79,200 NM, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage $68,180 Albuquerque, NM, $68,180 NM, $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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