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2024 Best Geographic Information Science Schools in Ohio

6 Colleges in Ohio
181 Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in geographic information science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #333 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geographic Information Science Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 181 degrees in geographic information science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Geographic Information Science School

Best Geographic Information Science Schools in Ohio The geographic information science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Geographic Information Science rankings. For our Best Overall Geographic Information Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Geographic Information Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Master's Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Doctor's Degrees in Geographic Information Science

The geographic information science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geographic Information Science Schools in Ohio. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Geographic Information Science in Ohio

If you aren't 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.

Top Ohio Schools in Geographic Information Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
47 Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in geographic information science has to look into Ohio State University - Main Campus. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 47 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
8.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Ohio University - Athens Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in geographic information science. OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In OH

University of Toledo is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geographic information science. Located in the large city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 19th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 2 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
34.8% Growth in Graduates

Kent State University at Kent is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science. Kent State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kent. This university ranks 14th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 23 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
32 Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 32 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH

University of Akron Main Campus is a large public university located in the city of Akron. This university ranks 27th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 4 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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Best Geographic Information Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 40
Illinois 870 50
Indiana 737 3
Wisconsin 672 79

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One of 2 majors within the Geography & Cartography area of study, Geographic Information Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geography 172

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