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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Geographic Information Science in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region

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In 2020-2021, 3,231 people earned their degree in geographic information science, making the major the 333rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 313 geographic information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in geographic information science. That schools that top this list have a program in geographic information science in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region geographic information science students.

Top 21 Most Focused Colleges for Geographic Information Science in the Southeast Region

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University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Mary Washington. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region. University of Mary Washington is a small school located in Fredericksburg, Virginia that handed out 13 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at UMW

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University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Florence, Alabama, this medium-sized public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified ’s geographic information science students in 2020-2021.

Full UNA Geographic Information Science Report

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Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University at Montgomery landed the #3 spot on the list. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s geographic information science degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at AUM

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Radford University
Radford, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Radford University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region. Radford University is a medium-sized public school situated in Radford, Virginia. It awarded 8 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Radford Geographic Information Science Report

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Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Edgecombe Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region. Edgecombe Community College is a small public school situated in Tarboro, North Carolina. It awarded 2 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Edgecombe Community College

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With a ranking of #6, The University of West Florida did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. UWF is a fairly large school located in Pensacola, Florida that handed out 7 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at The University of West Florida

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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky

With a ranking of #7, Eastern Kentucky University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Eastern is a fairly large school located in Richmond, Kentucky that handed out 12 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern Kentucky University Geographic Information Science Report

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With a ranking of #8, University of Central Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UCA Geographic Information Science Report

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Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

Kennesaw State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s geographic information science degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full KSU Georgia Geographic Information Science Report

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Roane State Community College
Harriman, Tennessee

With a ranking of #10, Roane State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Roane State Community College is located in Harriman, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s geographic information science degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at Roane State Community College

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s geographic information science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Florida State University

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With a ranking of #12, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 7 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 2 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Tennessee State University

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 22 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at UK

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #15, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Auburn University is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 10 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Auburn

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Troy University is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Troy University

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Geographic Information Science at George Mason University

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Christian Brothers University
Memphis, Tennessee

Christian Brothers University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s geographic information science degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 3 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Old Dominion University

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Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, Georgia

Central Georgia Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. CGTC is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s geographic information science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Central Georgia Technical College

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Geographic Information Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Western Kentucky University is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 14 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Western Kentucky University Geographic Information Science Report

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