2024 Best Geography Schools in the Plains States Region
17
Colleges in the Plains States Region
288
Geography Degrees Awarded
A degree in
geography is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #159 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for geography students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 288 degrees in geography during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Geography School
Your choice of geography school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Geography School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Geography Degree Level
The geography school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Geography Schools in the Plains States Region.
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Best Schools for Geography in the Plains States Region
If you aren't 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.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Geography
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
49
Geography Degrees Awarded
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in geography. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were roughly 49 geography students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
35
Geography Degrees Awarded
Park University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in geography. Park University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Parkville. This university ranks 8th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were roughly 35 geography students who graduated with this degree at Park University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from Park University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
34
Geography Degrees Awarded
University of Missouri - Columbia is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in geography. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were roughly 34 geography students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Missouri - Columbia
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
University of Kansas is a good option for students interested in a degree in geography. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were about 11 geography students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Kansas
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were about 12 geography students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Iowa
UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cedar Falls. A Best Colleges rank of #199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNI is a great university overall.
There were approximately 12 geography students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Northern Iowa
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SD
Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Dakota.
There were approximately 16 geography students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from South Dakota State University
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were about 5 geography students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #138 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNL is a great university overall.
There were about 7 geography students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MN
Minnesota State Mankato is a large public university located in the city of Mankato. This university ranks 13th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 9 geography students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geography from Minnesota State University - Mankato
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