Geographic Information Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best geographic information science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geographic information science education in Ohio.
Our analysis ranked Miami University Oxford the best school in the country for a degree in geographic information science. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Miami University Oxford awarded about 39 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $49,700 early in their careers. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best geographic information science schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree.
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Wright State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Dayton. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,077 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Ohio University Main Campus one of the top schools for geographic information science. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Ohio University Main Campus awarded about 28 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $33,199 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Columbus State Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geographic information science, ranking #5. Columbus State Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 14 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Columbus State Community College in the most recent year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041.
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Kent State University At Kent earned the #6 position for geographic information science this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $42,015 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,174 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 · 6 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).
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