2027 Best Geography Schools in Maryland

Geography degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best geography schools.

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• Best Geography Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Geography in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geography education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Geography

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Geography Degrees Awarded

$50,370 Median Starting Salary

Towson University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geography. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 18 geography degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the geography program make about $50,370 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. See the full geography program report for Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Geography Degrees Awarded

$25,255 Median Starting Salary

Salisbury University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best geography schools. Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salisbury. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 geography students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Geography graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of $25,255 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full geography details for Salisbury University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.