Geography and Cartography

Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL

CIP 45.07

$44,543Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,877Median earnings 4 years after
$62,741Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geography and Cartography at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $44,543 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 $18,750, about 42% 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
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$42,214$24,623
Augustana College
Rock Island
$40,683$27,000
Illinois State University
Normal
$34,952$16,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,543 one year after graduation and $62,741 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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