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Geography and Cartography at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,096/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #87 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	$422K	$430K	$418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.2x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.1x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,460

Out-of-state: $105,800 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,912

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

University of New Mexico-Main Campus's Geography and Cartography graduates start at $32,096/yr, trailing the $38,355 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #87 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs, University of New Mexico-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

A 95% acceptance rate means University of New Mexico-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,686 in Albuquerque, NM.

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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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

A score of 36/100 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 $417,935 in decade earnings vs $421,957 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Geography and Cartography from University of New Mexico-Main Campus?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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