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2027 Best Value Geography & Cartography Schools in Florida

5 Colleges in the United States
$21,301 Avg Student Debt
$59,378 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Geography & Cartography Badge [Geography & Cartography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geography & cartography education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geography & cartography students.

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2027 Best Value Geography & Cartography Schools in Florida

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

Best Value Geography & Cartography Schools

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among geography & cartography schools in Florida. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Geography & Cartography graduates carry a median of $18,600 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $43,856. Set against $18,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes Florida Atlantic University one of the best values for geography & cartography. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,879 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geography & cartography graduates is $19,692. Early-career geography & cartography graduates make about $42,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of West Florida earned it the #3 place for geography & cartography. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,776, compared with $18,658 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geography & cartography graduates is $19,677. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $47,141. That is a strong return on a $19,677 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Florida Main Campus earned it the #4 place for geography & cartography. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for geography & cartography graduates is $21,829. Geography & Cartography graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $39,259 early in their careers. Set against $21,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geography & cartography, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Geography & Cartography graduates carry a median of $26,707 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $44,598. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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