Geography and Cartography bachelor's degree programs in Colorado

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$57,677Median year-4 earnings

$21,802Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Colorado

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver · $35,136 federal debt$66,429 2University of Northern ColoradoGreeley · Debt not reported$62,369 3University of Colorado BoulderBoulder · $21,802 federal debt$57,677 4University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver · $22,468 federal debt$57,285 5University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs · $17,500 federal debt$48,892

CAREER CONTEXT IN CO

What related occupations pay in Colorado

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9199Managers, All Other

State median wage: $171,140
Middle 50% wage range: $135,790–$215,440
State employment: 14,060
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $105,020–$280,950

17-3031Surveying and Mapping Technicians

State median wage: $57,890
Middle 50% wage range: $46,290–$70,620
State employment: 2,340
Projected growth: +5.8%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,620–$79,660

17-1021Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

State median wage: $86,960
Middle 50% wage range: $78,330–$104,790
State employment: 1,220
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $61,060–$130,310

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Colorado; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Metropolitan State University of Denver	Denver	$66,429	$35,136
2	University of Northern Colorado	Greeley	$62,369	Not available
3	University of Colorado Boulder	Boulder	$57,677	$21,802
4	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus	Denver	$57,285	$22,468
5	University of Colorado Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs	$48,892	$17,500

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Geography and Cartography in Colorado

What do Geography and Cartography bachelor's degree graduates earn in Colorado?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $57,677 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,802 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Colorado colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Metropolitan State University of Denver has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.