Geography and Cartography at University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,844/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $572K | $563K | $517K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 11.0x | 10.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.8x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 50% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,312
Out-of-state: $116,696 (4.8x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,437
52% growth from Year 1
About University of Louisville
University of Louisville has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 14,187 students in Louisville, KY.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Louisville →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 University of Louisville?
A score of 47/100 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 $516,799 in decade earnings vs $572,087 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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