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2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

27 Ranked Colleges
201 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 8,936 people earned their degree in geography and cartography, making the major the 107th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, geography and cartography graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,126 and had an average of $23,577 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,532 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,369 and $23,183 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 201 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 27 colleges that offered a degree in geography and cartography. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent geography and cartography programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geography and cartography program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #3 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Florida Geography & Cartography Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#3

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 8 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Georgia Geography & Cartography Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Florida State University

#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 3 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Geography & Cartography Report

#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#25 in overall quality

The University of West Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UWF has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at UWF

#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UNC Chapel Hill

#8

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at GMU

#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#18 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #18 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at WVU

#10

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

Appalachian State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, Appalachian State has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State are $21,439.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Appalachian State University

#11

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#20 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

WKU also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Western Kentucky University

#12

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama

University of North Alabama landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florence, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UNA also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Alabama are $13,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UNA

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 9 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech Geography & Cartography Report

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at UK

#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 5 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #15 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full UARK Geography & Cartography Report

#16

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#9 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 14 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at UA

#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro also took the #22 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Geography & Cartography Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Louisiana State University

#24 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Central Arkansas is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCA also took the #24 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCA are $11,648.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UCA

#20

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#21 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #20. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 5 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisville Geography & Cartography Report

#21

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#19 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #21. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Charlotte Geography & Cartography Report

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville also took the #10 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Knoxville Geography & Cartography Report

#23

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 6 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also took the #11 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Auburn University

#24

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#23 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #24. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 5 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ECU are $20,685.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at East Carolina University

#25

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#13 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #25 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UofSC is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Full UofSC Geography & Cartography Report

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