by our College Data Analytics TeamGeography is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for geography students.
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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 geography degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Pennsylvania State University World Campus, our #1 school for geography. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 11 geography degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Read more about the geography program at Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Pennsylvania Western University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 10 geography degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent year. See the full geography program report for Pennsylvania Western University
A rank of #3 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the top schools for geography. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 geography students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $40,962. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #4 spot this year. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Slippery Rock. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 geography students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $44,294. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,330 in student loans. Read more about the geography program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
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