Geography and Cartography at State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Geography and Cartography bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Cortland | $36,271* | $46,280 | — | — |
| Binghamton University | $40,434* | $53,830 | $20,596 | 0.51 |
| SUNY Oneonta | $38,784* | — | $20,500 | 0.53 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $33,758* | — | $14,575 | 0.43 |
| University at Buffalo | $29,390* | $39,206 | $24,255 | 0.83 |
| National Median | $38,726* | — | $22,657 | 0.59 |
Other Geography and Cartography Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University Vestal | $10,363 | $40,434 | $20,596 |
| SUNY Oneonta Oneonta | $8,812 | $38,784 | $20,500 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo | $8,966 | $33,758 | $14,575 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $29,390 | $24,255 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At State University of New York at Cortland, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.