Geography and Cartography at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
55
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,426/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)
ROI
21.4x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)
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 | $654K | $636K | $571K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 22.0x | 21.4x | 19.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.5x | 8.2x | 7.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 50% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 55 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,756
Out-of-state: $77,276 (8.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,411
85% growth from Year 1
About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
A 74% acceptance rate means California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 24,271 in Pomona, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
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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 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Geography and Cartography program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography graduates.
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 does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank so high for Geography and Cartography?
The #20 ranking out of 95 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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