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Geography and Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,048/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs Top 50%

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	$554K	$547K	$505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.7x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.4x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,108

Out-of-state: $74,064 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,792

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,001

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,942

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $40,048/yr, roughly in line with the $38,355 national median for Geography and Cartography. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 14.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Geography and Cartography career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,001 against $40,048/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #28 ranking among 95 Geography and Cartography programs places University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 40% earnings increase from $40,048 to $55,942 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 8,995 students in Eau Claire, WI.

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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 does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Geography and Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

At 53/100, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Geography and Cartography program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Geography and Cartography at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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