Geography and Cartography

Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 45.07

$73,531Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,165Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Geography and Cartography at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $73,531 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,784 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,240–$104,635). Median debt is $20,500, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Geography and Cartography (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$61,063$58,405

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geography and Cartography graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?

The median salary is $73,531 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.