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2027 Best Value Other Geography Bachelor’s Degree Schools

10 Colleges in the United States
$19,546 Avg Student Debt
$62,823 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Geography Bachelor's Degree Badge [Other Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other geography students.

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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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For return on investment in other geography, no school beat University Of South Florida Main Campus this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other geography schools. 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. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $13,969. Other Geography graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $63,833 early in their careers. Set against $13,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in other geography will find it at University Of North Alabama, which ranked #3. University Of North Alabama is a large public school located in the city of Florence. Students from in state pay about $12,120 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,320 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $28,500. Early-career other geography graduates make about $41,357. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Students looking for strong value in other geography will find it at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Students borrow a median of $10,360 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $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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Students looking for strong value in other geography will find it at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $17,500. Other Geography graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $36,426 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nevada Reno came in at #6 for value in other geography this year. 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. Early-career other geography graduates make about $53,079. That is a strong return on a $19,918 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah earned the #7 position for value in other geography this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $12,373. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $41,052. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington earned the #8 position for value in other geography this year. University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Students from in state pay about $14,905 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,083. Typical student debt for other geography graduates is $19,500. Early-career other geography graduates make about $43,243. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #9 spot for other geography value this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $44,380. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #10 for value in other geography this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. 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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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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