Arizona · Geography and Cartography

Best Geography and Cartography institutions in Arizona, ranked by earnings

The Geography and Cartography program focuses on the study of spatial relationships and the creation of maps and visual representations of geographical data. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the physical and…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 45.07
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
429
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,267
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
33%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Geographers
$90,740
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,26712068%$28,500
2Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,2671690%$28,500
3University of Arizona
Tucson Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,8299068%$28,250

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Geographers (SOC 19-3092).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-3.1%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$97,200
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

WritingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Geographers earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
40
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$90,740
median $87,050
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Surveying and Mapping Technicians
$58,690 avg · 740 jobs
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
$76,760 avg · 360 jobs
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
$91,530 avg · 50 jobs
Geographers
$90,740 avg · 40 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Geography and Cartography programs in Arizona.

Which Geography and Cartography program in Arizona has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Arizona State University Campus Immersion tops the list at $49,267. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Geographers earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Geographers in Arizona is $90,740 (median $87,050), across about 40 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Geography and Cartography program?+

The Geography and Cartography program focuses on the study of spatial relationships and the creation of maps and visual representations of geographical data. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the physical and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Geographers?+

The national job outlook is about -3.1% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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