Geography and Cartography

Bachelor's degree · Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN

CIP 45.07

$30,053Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,557Median earnings 4 years after
$57,230Median earnings 5 years after
$19,049Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geography and Cartography at Macalester College earn a median of $30,053 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 $19,049, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$40,553—
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$38,019$19,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Geography and Cartography graduates from Macalester College make?

The median salary is $30,053 one year after graduation and $57,230 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,049.

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