Geography & Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography & Cartography, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 geography & cartography graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Of 10,049 students, 970 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,543 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Geography & Cartography program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 151 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Geography & Cartography program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,551 |
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $37,913 |
| 4 years | $45,938 |
| 5 years | $55,942 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Geography & Cartography graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire take home a median $45,938, compared with $57,153 for all University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire comes in at $21,212.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are 58% women (28) and 42% men (20).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Of the 30 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 60% were women (18) and 40% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, below the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
This Geography & Cartography program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography | 28 |
| Geographic Information Science | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Students who finish Geography & Cartography program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geography & Cartography majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.