Geography and Cartography at University of California-Berkeley
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 California
Geography and Cartography bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $35,426* | $53,736 | — | — |
| California State University-Sacramento | $48,227* | $52,747 | $15,881 | 0.33 |
| Sonoma State University | $40,614* | — | $11,000 | 0.27 |
| California State University-Chico | $40,380* | $50,787 | $19,250 | 0.48 |
| San Diego State University | $38,648* | — | $14,999 | 0.39 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | $37,398* | $57,435 | $13,750 | 0.37 |
| National Median | $38,726* | — | $22,657 | 0.59 |
Other Geography and Cartography Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $48,227 | $15,881 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $8,190 | $40,614 | $11,000 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $8,064 | $40,380 | $19,250 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $8,290 | $38,648 | $14,999 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $14,965 | $37,398 | $13,750 |
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 University of California-Berkeley, 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 13 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.