Geographic Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for geographic information science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geographic information science education in Wisconsin.
University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best geographic information science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 68 geographic information science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $58,681. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geographic information science schools. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 20 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $40,048 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,212.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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.
