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2027 Best Value Other Geography Schools

18 Colleges in the United States
$18,189 Avg Student Debt
$64,466 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Geography Badge [Other Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools to find the best return on investment for other geography students.

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Finding the Best Value Other Geography School for You

Where you study other geography affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Other Geography Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Other Geography Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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2027 Best Value Other Geography Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other geography degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Geography Schools

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

For return on investment in other geography, no school beat Foothill College this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,565, with out-of-state students paying around $12,590. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Set against $11,595 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

A rank of #2 makes Diablo Valley College one of the best values for other geography. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,312, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Set against $9,205 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other geography, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the other geography program here. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $52,885. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Students looking for strong value in other geography will find it at Montgomery College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,394, while out-of-state students pay about $14,250. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $11,230. Early-career other geography graduates make about $24,833. That is a strong return on a $11,230 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of California Los Angeles earned it the #5 place for other geography. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,969 to complete the other geography program here. Other Geography graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,969 median debt. University Of California Los Angeles admits about 9% of applicants.

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Portland Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $21,644 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $38,714 early in their careers. Set against $21,644 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of North Alabama ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. In-state tuition and fees average $12,120, while out-of-state students pay about $22,320. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the other geography program here. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from University Of North Alabama generally make around $41,357. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Alabama admits about 87% of applicants.

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Brigham Young University Provo earned the #8 position for value in other geography this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $10,360 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $40,051. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.

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University Of Nevada Reno placed #9 among the best values for other geography. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $19,918 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,918 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earned the #10 position for value in other geography this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $17,500. Early-career other geography graduates make about $36,426. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah came in at #11 for value in other geography this year. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $12,373 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $41,052. That is a strong return on a $12,373 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,356. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $26,062. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $73,575. That is a strong return on a $26,062 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington landed the #13 spot for other geography value this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,905, compared with $28,083 for out-of-state students. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Early-career other geography graduates make about $43,243. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $44,380 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg. Students from in state pay about $13,570 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Early-career other geography graduates make about $38,439. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #16 for value in other geography this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $26,259. Other Geography graduates of Temple University earn a median of $48,154 early in their careers. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #17 for value in other geography this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University placed #18 among the best values for other geography. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $63,356. Set against $13,296 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 6%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 ranked schools only.

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