Geography & Cartography at University of Oregon
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geography & Cartography, you may want to check out the program at University of Oregon. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University of Oregon.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Oregon
Online coursework is an option at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Geography & Cartography Rankings at University of Oregon
Use these rankings to compare University of Oregon’s Geography & Cartography program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 151 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 35 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #79 of 152 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #128 of 151 |
Earnings for Geography & Cartography Graduates from University of Oregon
Those who finish University of Oregon’s Geography & Cartography program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,229 |
| 2 years | $34,603 |
| 3 years | $35,046 |
| 4 years | $41,609 |
| 5 years | $60,722 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geography & Cartography graduates from University of Oregon take home a median $41,609, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Geography & Cartography graduates from University of Oregon comes in at $22,775.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Oregon, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geography & Cartography graduates at University of Oregon are 48% women (14) and 52% men (15).
Geography & Cartography Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon
Among the 29 bachelor’s geography & cartography graduates at University of Oregon, 48% were women (14) and 52% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Geography & Cartography bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower than 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 University of Oregon
This Geography & Cartography program at University of Oregon includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geography & Cartography Graduates
Students who finish Geography & Cartography program at University of Oregon work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.