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Geography and Cartography at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,259/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 22.4x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs Top 25%

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	$585K	$575K	$525K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.8x	22.4x	20.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,516

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,259/yr, roughly in line with the $38,355 national median for Geography and Cartography. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 22.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #13 out of 95 programs, University of South Florida's Geography and Cartography program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $39,259 to $59,516 over five years (52% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of South Florida

A 41% admission rate makes University of South Florida accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 36,299 students enrolled in Tampa, FL.

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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

How does University of South Florida's Geography and Cartography program score?

This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Geography and Cartography graduates.

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 does University of South Florida rank so high for Geography and Cartography?

The #13 ranking out of 95 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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