# University of Vermont: Geography (bachelor's)

Burlington, VT. IPEDS 231174, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-vermont/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,424
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,871 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,284 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$16,880

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,871 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,127 | $45,843 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $13,373 | $55,097 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $14,339 | $59,077 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $20,926 | $86,215 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $25,775 | $106,193 | more than 20 years |

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

## Geography at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont | $40,871 | $18,284 | $19,343 | 79% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported Burlington-South Burlington, VT, not reported VT, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported Burlington-South Burlington, VT, not reported VT, $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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