Compare 8 Geography. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $47,372.
Geography programs produce graduates earning between $39,819 and $58,950—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania's Geography program leads with graduates earning $58,950, significantly above the state average of $47,372. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania follows at $49,607, while Kutztown University reaches $49,316—proving that regional publics dominate this field through program-specific strengths.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. West Chester graduates borrow $23,500 and face just an 8.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4, graduates can clear their loans with about 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $58,950
Strong outcomes with 79% acceptance
8.9% payment burden | Good
19.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,950 | 7 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $49,607 | 11 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #3 | $49,316 | 9 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,389 | High | |
| #4 | $47,996 | 33 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #5 | $46,815 | 7 | $23,725 | Manageable | $17,794 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $44,323 | 15 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #7 | Temple UniversityPublic | $42,149 | 14 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #8 | $39,819 | 16 | $23,507 | Challenging | $29,193 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
