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Geography and Cartography at SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,758/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #83 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	$433K	$439K	$425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.3x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.7x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,864

Out-of-state: $76,824 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,084

-101% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,575

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,758/yr, roughly in line with the $38,355 national median for Geography and Cartography. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Geography and Cartography programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Geography and Cartography's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $33,758 far exceeding the $14,575 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #83 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs, SUNY College at Geneseo falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About SUNY College at Geneseo

A 64% admission rate makes SUNY College at Geneseo accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 3,855 in Geneseo, NY.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Geography and Cartography at SUNY College at Geneseo?

A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Geography and Cartography careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $425,052 in decade earnings vs $432,763 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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