# University of North Alabama: Geography (bachelor's)

Florence, AL. IPEDS 101879, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-alabama/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,076
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,445 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,500 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $49,269): +$1,176
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,306

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,445 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,741 | $43,542 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,127 | $45,268 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,665 | $52,143 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $13,903 | $62,146 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $14,866 | $66,451 | 3.5 years |

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

## Geography at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Alabama | $50,445 | $28,500 | $12,170 | 55% |
| The University of Alabama | $49,269 | $23,750 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Jacksonville State University | $46,817 | not reported | $14,279 | 55% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, not reported AL, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL, $75,690 AL, $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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