Geography and Cartography

Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX

CIP 45.07

$44,909Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,646Median earnings 4 years after
$54,724Median earnings 5 years after
$20,123Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Geography and Cartography at Texas State University earn a median of $44,909 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 $20,123, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$54,204$16,479
University of North Texas
Denton
$39,960$18,275
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$36,878$21,500
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$35,936$18,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $44,909 one year after graduation and $54,724 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,123.

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