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Geography & Cartography in California

Geography & Cartography Schools in California

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in California

There are 108,580 people in the state and 705,160 people in the nation working in Geography jobs.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in California

In this state, Geography grads earn an average of $184,426. Nationwide, they make an average of $140,855.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 29 colleges in California offering Geography degrees. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#6

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $80,351 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,565 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,351 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#10

Palomar College

San Marcos

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,354 a year.

#11

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,936 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,298 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,696 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#15

Columbia College

Sonora

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,867 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,547 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,678 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,248 in their first year after graduation. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#18

American River College

Sacramento

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,258 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,288 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,074 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

#21

Southwestern College

Chula Vista

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,035 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,344 a year in tuition.

#22

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#23

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#24

Cypress College

Cypress

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

#25

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,104 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,388 a year in tuition.

Geography & Cartography Careers in CA

Some of the careers Geography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $47,034
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Geographers $77,391
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $123,658
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,771

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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