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Geography & Cartography in California

Geography & Cartography Schools in California

Jobs for Geography & Cartography Grads in California

There are 108,580 people in the state and 705,160 people in the nation working in Geography jobs.

Geography & Cartography Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Geography & Cartography Jobs in California

Geography grads earn an average of $184,426 in the state and $140,855 nationwide.

Geography & Cartography Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 29 colleges in California that offer Geography degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 25 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,259 a year. With an admission rate of 28%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $80,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,565 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $27,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,180 a year in tuition.

#10

Palomar College

San Marcos

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,354 a year.

#11

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,936 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,850 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,298 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,696 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

Columbia College

Sonora

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,867 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,547 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,678 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,248 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#18

American River College

Sacramento

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,258 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,288 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,123 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 42% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $33,074 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

#21

Southwestern College

Chula Vista

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,035 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,344 a year in tuition.

#22

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#23

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

Graduates earn a median salary of $27,769 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#24

Cypress College

Cypress

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

#25

Rio Hondo College

Whittier

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,104 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,388 a year in tuition.

Geography & Cartography Careers in CA

Some of the careers Geography majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Geographers 11% $77,391
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321
Surveying and Mapping Technicians -3% $123,658
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary -3% $47,034
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists -5% $56,771

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geography.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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