Geographic Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geographic information science programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best geographic information science schools.
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Below are the best geographic information science schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Leading the list is Green River Community College, our #1 school for geographic information science. Green River Community College is a large public school located in the city of Auburn. Green River Community College awarded about 15 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year.
Read more about the geographic information science program at Green River Community College
A rank of #2 makes Santa Monica College one of the top schools for geographic information science. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from Santa Monica College
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.