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Geography and Cartography at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,801/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #76 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	$637K	$621K	$559K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.2x	13.9x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.1x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,824

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,281

117% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Georgia's Geography and Cartography graduates start at $26,801/yr, trailing the $38,355 national average by 30%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 13.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,824 debt-to-$26,801 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #76 out of 95 programs, University of Georgia's financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,801 to $58,281 over five years (117% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Georgia

Admission to University of Georgia is competitive, with 37% of applicants accepted, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.

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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 University of Georgia's Geography and Cartography program score?

This program scores 39/100 — 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.

Why are Geography and Cartography earnings lower at University of Georgia?

Lower starting pay at University of Georgia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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