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After graduation, geography graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $87,537, while the bottom 20% make closer to $35,449. The median grad salary is $55,705.

Geography graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in geography is $33,369, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $49,436.

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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