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 2 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.
Our analysis ranked University Of Missouri Kansas City the best school in the country for a degree in geographic information science. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 15 geographic information science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $60,324 in their early career. University Of Missouri Kansas City graduates carry a median of $23,741 in student loans.
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Northwest Missouri State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Maryville. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 75 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Northwest Missouri State University generally make around $42,939. Students borrow a median of $23,585 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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
