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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$154,019
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,682
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Portland State University
Grad rate: 52.9% |
OR | +$251,324 | $59,056 | $22,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate: 71.4% |
RI | +$173,844 | $57,209 | $32,584 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | +$154,468 | $66,659 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Denver
Grad rate: 77.7% |
CO | +$36,440 | $58,826 | $75,020 | N/A | 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
Browse Geography and Cartography programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.