Median Earnings (1yr)
$67,975
61st percentile
Sample Size
49
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus graduates earn $68k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all geography and cartography masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Washington

Geography and Cartography masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$67,975$77,782
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$67,975$77,782
National Median$65,663

Other Geography and Cartography Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$67,975

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 Washington-Tacoma Campus, approximately 40% 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.