by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geography And Cartography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their geography and cartography graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the early-career earnings of their geography and cartography graduates.
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George Mason University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid geography and cartography graduates in the United States. George Mason University is a public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from George Mason University make a median of around $102,621 per year.
Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from Johns Hopkins University make a median of around $75,503 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earned it the #3 place for geography and cartography. Located in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota make a median of around $74,727 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison produces some of the highest-paid graduates in geography and cartography, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from University Of Wisconsin Madison make a median of around $74,365 per year.
A rank of #5 makes California State University Long Beach one of the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. California State University Long Beach is a public school located in the city of Long Beach. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,531.
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #6 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from University Of Washington Tacoma Campus make a median of around $79,919 per year.
University Of Southern California placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of about $83,499 a year early in their careers.
Clark University came in at #8 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Clark University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from Clark University make a median of around $90,425 per year.
University Of Denver came in at #9 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Geography And Cartography graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of about $85,973 a year early in their careers.
Portland State University landed the #10 spot for geography and cartography salaries this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,045.
Temple University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Temple University typically earn about $65,663 annually.
University Of Arizona earned the #12 position for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of about $70,004 a year early in their careers.
Florida State University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $61,094 annually.
Arizona State University landed the #14 spot for geography and cartography salaries this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $55,326 annually.
Kent State University At Kent placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Kent State University At Kent is a public school located in the suburb of Kent. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent typically earn about $52,615 annually.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their geography and cartography graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 15 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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