Geographic Information Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
No school ranked higher than Murray State University this year for geographic information science. This large public university is located in the town of Murray. Murray State University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $48,423. Typical student debt for the program is $23,420.
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University Of Louisville came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best geographic information science schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $37,844 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910.
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A rank of #3 makes Western Kentucky University one of the top schools for geographic information science. This large public university is located in the city of Bowling Green. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Western Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $44,778 in their early career. Western Kentucky University graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans.
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Eastern Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #4 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 25 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Kentucky University in the most recent data year. Geographic Information Science graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $43,891 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,122.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 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.
