Is the cost of this degree worth the salary it leads to?
After graduation, geography graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $96,012, while the bottom 20% make closer to $37,441. The median grad salary is $59,957.
Geography graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in geography is $36,579, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $52,246.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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