Geographic Information Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 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 Florida.
Our analysis ranked Florida Atlantic University the best school in the country for a degree in geographic information science. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 59 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $42,833 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,692 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes The University Of West Florida one of the top schools for geographic information science. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. The University Of West Florida graduates 59% of students within six years. About 12 geographic information science degrees were awarded at The University Of West Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $47,141 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677.
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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 · 2 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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