Geography and Cartography at Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Geography graduates from Ohio University-Eastern start at $33,200—about $5,500 below the national median for this field—but there's an interesting silver lining in the state context. This campus actually matches the median for Ohio geography programs, landing at the 60th percentile statewide. The problem is that Ohio's geography job market appears weaker than the national landscape, with the state median significantly trailing national figures.

The debt picture provides some relief: at $26,000, borrowing aligns with typical geography program costs and creates a manageable 0.78 debt-to-earnings ratio. Strong 28% earnings growth to $42,400 by year four suggests graduates find their footing, though this still leaves them short of the national 75th percentile. The moderate sample size means these figures represent real outcomes, not statistical noise.

For Ohio families committed to staying in-state, this program performs middle-of-the-pack—neither exceptional nor concerning relative to local alternatives. However, parents should recognize their child would be entering a geographic market where cartography and spatial analysis roles simply pay less than in other states. If your student has geographic flexibility after graduation or plans to pursue GIS certification to boost marketability, this becomes more viable. Otherwise, consider whether the regional salary limitations align with your family's financial expectations.