Geography and Cartography

Graduate certificate · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 45.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$71,229Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

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How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Geography and Cartography at Portland State University earn a median of $71,229. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $72,959 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,133–$95,223).

Other programs at Portland State University

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringMaster's degree$115,939
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$105,287
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$99,771
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$97,958
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$87,259
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$82,853
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$78,669
Real EstateMaster's degree$77,791
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$73,655
Applied MathematicsMaster's degree$73,557
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$73,079
Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,509
Geography and CartographyMaster's degree$67,045
TaxationMaster's degree$66,631
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree$64,503
PhysicsBachelor's degree$62,749
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$61,171
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$58,069
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$57,547
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningMaster's degree$57,357

Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $71,229 and $71,229 after five years.

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