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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools on the early-career earnings of their geography and cartography graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send geography and cartography graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in geography and cartography, no school beat West Chester University Of Pennsylvania this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $66,381 per year.
Towson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Towson University is a public school located in the city of Towson. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Towson University typically earn about $58,017 annually.
University Of Maryland College Park produces some of the highest-paid graduates in geography and cartography, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $77,031 a year early in their careers.
Johns Hopkins University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,503.
George Washington University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from George Washington University make a median of around $52,883 per year.
Rowan University earned the #6 position for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a public institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,292.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #7 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Indiana. Early-career geography and cartography graduates from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus make a median of around $52,182 per year.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $51,520 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Hunter College came in at #9 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Cuny Hunter College is a public school located in the city of New York. Geography And Cartography graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of about $51,430 a year early in their careers.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,355.
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown earned the #11 position for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is a public school located in the suburb of Johnstown. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown typically earn about $57,021 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Geography And Cartography graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of about $57,021 a year early in their careers.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $60,719 annually.
Suny At Binghamton landed the #14 spot for geography and cartography salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,599.
Montclair State University came in at #15 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of about $42,638 a year early in their careers.
Temple University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geography and cartography schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Students who complete the geography and cartography program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,713.
Suny College At Oneonta earned the #17 position for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Suny College At Oneonta is a public school located in the town of Oneonta. Geography And Cartography graduates of Suny College At Oneonta earn a median of about $38,784 a year early in their careers.
Salisbury University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for geography and cartography. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of about $54,341 a year early in their careers.
University At Buffalo came in at #19 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. After graduating, geography and cartography degree recipients from University At Buffalo typically earn about $45,228 annually.
Suny At Geneseo came in at #20 for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Suny At Geneseo is a public school located in the town of Geneseo. Geography And Cartography graduates of Suny At Geneseo earn a median of about $33,758 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick earned the #21 position for geography and cartography graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Geography And Cartography graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of about $26,701 a year early in their careers.
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 · 21 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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