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Geography and Cartography at Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,638/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)

ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geography and Cartography graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$491K	$491K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.3x	8.3x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,064

Out-of-state: $96,504 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,636

4% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $42,638/yr, edging above the $38,355 national average for Geography and Cartography — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 8.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #63 out of 95 programs, Montclair State University's financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Montclair State University

Montclair State University has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 17,677 students in Montclair, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Geographers $97,200/yr

Geography teachers, postsecondary $86,730/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Montclair State University's Geography and Cartography program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Geography and Cartography. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Geography and Cartography to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Geography and Cartography careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →