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2027 Best Value Geography Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,056 Avg Student Debt
$61,141 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Geography Badge [Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value geography schools.

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2027 Best Value Geography Schools in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geography, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Geography Schools

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For return on investment in geography, no school beat Pennsylvania State University World Campus this year. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $15,356. Students borrow a median of $26,062 to complete the geography program here. Geography graduates of Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn a median of $73,575 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,206, while out-of-state students pay about $16,330. Students borrow a median of $26,867 to complete the geography program here. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $39,028. That is a strong return on a $26,867 median debt. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania admits about 91% of applicants.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #3 place for geography. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg. In-state tuition and fees average $13,570, while out-of-state students pay about $15,824. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the geography program here. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $38,439. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value geography schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Geography graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $48,154. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the best values for geography. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Geography graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #6 for value in geography this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Students borrow a median of $23,396 to complete the geography program here. Geography graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,396 median debt. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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