Geographic Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geographic information science programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geographic information science students pursuing a degree.
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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.
Suny At Binghamton tops our 2027 ranking of the best geographic information science schools. Suny At Binghamton is a very large public school located in the suburb of Vestal. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $40,434 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,596.
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Students looking for a strong geographic information science program will find one at Suny At Albany, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Albany. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Suny At Albany in the most recent year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from Suny At Albany earn around $44,736 in the first couple years of their career. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans.
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University At Buffalo is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $29,390 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,255.
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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 · 3 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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