Geography and Cartography bachelor's degree programs in Illinois

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

$62,504Median year-4 earnings

$23,775Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Illinois

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

1Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · $23,775 federal debt$75,877 2Illinois State UniversityNormal · $15,500 federal debt$69,383 3University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $25,000 federal debt$62,504 4Augustana CollegeRock Island · $27,000 federal debt$49,763 5Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$47,738

CAREER CONTEXT IN IL

What related occupations pay in Illinois

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: $140,240
Middle 50% wage range: $107,690–$180,860
State employment: 31,680
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 100,900

10th–90th percentile: $82,230–$235,260

25-1064Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $100,790
Middle 50% wage range: $78,210–$119,300
State employment: 140
Projected growth: +2.7%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $50,960–$134,920

19-3092Geographers

State median wage: $92,640
Middle 50% wage range: $64,150–$105,370
State employment: 40
Projected growth: -2.1%
Annual openings: 100

10th–90th percentile: $63,330–$125,650

17-3031Surveying and Mapping Technicians

State median wage: $57,470
Middle 50% wage range: $48,090–$68,080
State employment: 1,110
Projected growth: +5.8%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $42,560–$81,440

17-1021Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

State median wage: $54,680
Middle 50% wage range: $48,620–$84,240
State employment: 180
Projected growth: +7.4%
Annual openings: 900

10th–90th percentile: $47,480–$104,720

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; 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	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	Edwardsville	$75,877	$23,775
2	Illinois State University	Normal	$69,383	$15,500
3	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Champaign	$62,504	$25,000
4	Augustana College	Rock Island	$49,763	$27,000
5	Northern Illinois University	Dekalb	$47,738	Not available

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 Illinois

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,504 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,775 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.