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Geography and Cartography at Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,414/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 10.0x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #89 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	$517K	$514K	$480K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.0x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,384

Out-of-state: $89,264 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,456

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,350

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,414 place Kent State University at Kent below the $38,355 national median for Geography and Cartography — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 10.0x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #89 out of 95 programs, Kent State University at Kent's financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,414 to $48,350 over five years (54% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 19,134 students in Kent, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Geographers $97,200/yr

Geography teachers, postsecondary $86,730/yr

View all 5 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 35/100 — 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 Kent State University at Kent?

Lower starting pay at Kent State University at Kent 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 →