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Associate's Degree

Geography and Cartography at Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan · See Geography and Cartography nationally

Strong return
+$233,540 over 10 years

For graduates of Geography and Cartography at Michigan State University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

1.4 yrs
Break-even
+593%
10-year ROI
$72,290
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Geography and CartographyMaster'sNot enough data
Geography and CartographyCertificateNot enough data
Geography and CartographyAssociate's$72,290+593%Strong return
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Geography and Cartography at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Associate's$75,692$12,500+1,550%Strong return
2CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
Associate's$51,430+977%Strong return
3University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Associate's$71,605+887%Strong return
4California State University-Chico
Chico, CA
Associate's$72,207+840%Strong return
5Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Associate's$70,982+818%Strong return
6California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Associate's$66,360$15,974+772%Strong return
7University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
Associate's$77,031$23,250+704%Strong return
8University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Associate's$68,424$13,296+682%Strong return
9University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Associate's$59,516+640%Strong return
10California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA
Associate's$65,411$13,000+634%Strong return

Other majors at Michigan State University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's$97,048+1,222%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$105,539$22,500+1,173%Strong return
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringAssociate's$102,673$22,500+1,113%Strong return
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianAssociate's$103,264$25,250+1,100%Strong return
Computer EngineeringAssociate's$101,837$23,000+1,091%Strong return
Finance and Financial Management ServicesAssociate's$99,263$22,500+1,041%Strong return
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate's$99,381$23,250+1,037%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralCertificate$162,832$78,686+997%Strong return

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Geography and Cartography at Michigan State University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.