Geography and Cartography at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,726/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
High (49% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)
ROI
8.3x earnings multiple (3.4x 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 | $465K | $468K | $446K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.2x | 8.3x | 7.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 57% | 50% | 37% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,520
Out-of-state: $137,352 (3.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,786
5.8 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 23,118 in Columbia, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Missouri-Columbia →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
How does University of Missouri-Columbia's Geography and Cartography program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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