2027 Best Geography And Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Geography And Environmental Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 25 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best geography and environmental studies schools.
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Best Schools for Geography And Environmental Studies in the United States
Below are the best geography and environmental studies schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Geography And Environmental Studies
No school ranked higher than Dartmouth College this year for geography and environmental studies. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 74 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $81,992 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,989 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geography and environmental studies, ranking #2. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. About 22 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $63,833 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography and environmental studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 15 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geography and environmental studies, ranking #4. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans.
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University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 23 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth generally make around $46,572. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 42 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 47 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $55,861 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,373.
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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #8 for geography and environmental studies this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 20 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #9 for geography and environmental studies this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $49,223 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete this degree.
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University Of Florida landed the #10 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 34 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans.
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Clark University placed #11 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Clark University awarded about 19 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $43,257 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,153.
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South Dakota State University earned the #12 position for geography and environmental studies this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. South Dakota State University awarded about 10 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from South Dakota State University earn around $51,260 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,989.
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University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #13 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,741.
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University Of Georgia ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 18 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $53,546 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792.
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Western Washington University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. Western Washington University is a large public school located in the city of Bellingham. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 48 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. Typical student debt for the program is $20,361.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #16 for geography and environmental studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $60,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #17 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 25 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans.
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University Of Oregon came in at #18 for geography and environmental studies this year. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $44,628 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete this degree.
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Northern Arizona University came in at #19 for geography and environmental studies this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 31 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $47,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree.
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Macalester College came in at #20 for geography and environmental studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Macalester College graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Macalester College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $42,517 in their early career. Macalester College graduates carry a median of $22,147 in student loans.
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The University Of Alabama placed #21 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. The University Of Alabama awarded about 13 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $50,740 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496.
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University Of Florida Online ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida Online graduates 75% of students within six years. About 18 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida Online in the most recent year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $43,438 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,784 to complete this degree.
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Old Dominion University earned the #23 position for geography and environmental studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Old Dominion University awarded about 21 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $57,131 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,001.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #24 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $54,302 in their early career. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates carry a median of $23,917 in student loans.
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Appalachian State University landed the #25 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at Appalachian State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $42,340. Students borrow a median of $21,992 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 25 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.