Geographic Information Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geographic information science programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 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 Alabama.
Our analysis ranked Auburn University the best school in the country for a degree in geographic information science. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 22 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $55,422 in their early career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans.
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University Of North Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geographic information science, ranking #2. Set in the city of Florence, University Of North Alabama is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 12 geographic information science degrees were awarded at University Of North Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $41,076 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,500.
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Troy University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best geographic information science schools. Troy University is a large public school located in the town of Troy. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. Troy University awarded about 13 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $46,723 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 8 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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