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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 $36,223, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $48,891.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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