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Geography & Cartography at California State University-Chico

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Chico. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State University-Chico sits in Chico, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 geography & cartography degrees were granted at California State University-Chico.

Studying Online at California State University-Chico

Distance learning is available at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from California State University-Chico

Graduates of California State University-Chico’s Geography & Cartography program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,164
2 years	$21,508
4 years	$50,787
5 years	$72,207

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $50,787, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geography & Cartography graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $19,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geography & Cartography graduates at California State University-Chico are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico

Of the 7 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at California State University-Chico, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geography & Cartography Concentrations at California State University-Chico

This Geography & Cartography program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geography	7

Best-Paid Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates

Graduates of the Geography & Cartography program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Geography & Cartography graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$123,658
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Geographers	$77,391
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$56,771

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.