Geography and Cartography

Bachelor's degree · Ball State University · Muncie, IN

CIP 45.07

$34,274Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,992Median earnings 4 years after

$52,447Median earnings 5 years after

$24,750Median federal debt

13Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geography and Cartography at Ball State University earn a median of $34,274 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 $24,750, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,274 one year after graduation and $52,447 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,750.

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