First Professional Degree
Geography and Cartography at University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island · See Geography and Cartography nationally
Strong return
+$136,180 over 10 years
For graduates of Geography and Cartography at University of Rhode Island.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$67,194
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$136,180
10-year net gain as of 2024
Geography and Cartography at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | Portland State University Portland, OR | Professional | $71,229 | — | +587% | Strong return |
| 2 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Professional | $90,774 | $41,000 | +214% | Strong return |
| 3 | University of Denver Denver, CO | Professional | $78,679 | $33,952 | +115% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of Rhode Island
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $102,139 | — | +1,233% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $111,170 | $19,750 | +1,221% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $93,248 | — | +1,025% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $96,673 | $21,500 | +919% | Strong return |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Associate's | $93,550 | $23,773 | +842% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $93,316 | $24,458 | +833% | Strong return |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Associate's | $93,508 | $26,234 | +825% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $90,720 | $19,500 | +815% | Strong return |
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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.