Geography and Cartography

Bachelor's degree · Illinois State University · Normal, IL

CIP 45.07

$34,952Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,383Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$16,750Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geography and Cartography at Illinois State University earn a median of $34,952 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,853 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,482–$75,644). Median debt is $16,750, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$44,543$18,750
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$42,214$24,623
Augustana College
Rock Island
$40,683$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geography and Cartography graduates from Illinois State University make?

The median salary is $34,952 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,750.

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