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.
College Factual analyzed 7 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 the New England Region.
Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geographic information science. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 16 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Connecticut one of the top schools for geographic information science. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Connecticut awarded about 39 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $58,784 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,637.
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University Of Rhode Island is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geographic information science, ranking #3. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $52,821 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,432.
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Students looking for a strong geographic information science program will find one at Clark University, which ranked #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 19 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Clark University in the most recent year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Clark University earn a median of $42,458 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Unity College one of the top schools for geographic information science. Unity College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New Gloucester. Roughly 29% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Unity College in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Unity College earn a median of $36,144 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,083.
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Plymouth State University placed #6 among the best geographic information science schools. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Plymouth State University awarded about 11 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $44,487 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,972.
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Salem State University placed #7 among the best geographic information science schools. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 10 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Salem State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from Salem State University earn around $32,504 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 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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