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 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best geographic information science schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geographic information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Calvin College tops our 2026 ranking of the best geographic information science schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 18 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Calvin College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Calvin College generally make around $44,220. Calvin College graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Grand Valley State University one of the top schools for geographic information science. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. Grand Valley State University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 35 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $36,367 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,875.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 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.
