Best Geography and Cartography Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$70,001
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,051
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Washington University
Grad rate: 48.4% |
WA | +$138,828 | $50,080 | $22,772 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 50.8% |
PA | +$104,747 | $50,247 | $29,480 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Eastern Kentucky University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
KY | +$55,635 | $45,895 | $22,265 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Front Range Community College
Grad rate: 28.6% |
CO | +$35,215 | $46,039 | $18,087 | $20,354 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Appalachian State University
Grad rate: 74.1% |
NC | +$15,583 | $45,110 | $22,654 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Geography and Cartography Degrees by State
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