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2027 Best Geography & Cartography Schools in the Southeast Region

33 Colleges in the United States
1,079 Geography & Cartography Degrees Awarded
$46,313 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography & Cartography programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geography & cartography programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geography & cartography students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Geography & Cartography in the Southeast Region

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 & cartography degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geography & Cartography

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geography & cartography. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 103 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $43,856. Typical student debt for the program is $18,600. Read more about the geography & cartography program at University Of Florida

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A rank of #2 makes Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus one of the top schools for geography & cartography. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 12 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $83,560 in their early career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geography & cartography, ranking #3. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. There were roughly 41 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from Duke University earn around $63,356 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree. See the full geography & cartography program report for Duke University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best geography & cartography schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $39,328. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full geography & cartography program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best geography & cartography schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 28 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $42,454 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography & cartography program at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University placed #6 among the best geography & cartography schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 64 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $45,094. Students borrow a median of $19,800 to complete this degree. See the full geography & cartography program report for James Madison University

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George Mason University landed the #7 spot for geography & cartography this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. George Mason University awarded about 28 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $49,568. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography & cartography program at George Mason University

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Old Dominion University landed the #8 spot for geography & cartography this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from Old Dominion University earn around $57,131 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,001. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from Old Dominion University

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Florida Atlantic University placed #9 among the best geography & cartography schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 59 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $42,833 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,692 to complete this degree. See the full geography & cartography program report for Florida Atlantic University

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University Of Georgia landed the #10 spot for geography & cartography this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 61 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from University Of Georgia earn around $26,801 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,133 in student loans. See the full geography & cartography program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of South Florida Main Campus placed #11 among the best geography & cartography schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $39,259 in their early career. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. See the full geography & cartography program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #12 among the best geography & cartography schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Geography & Cartography graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $46,929 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the geography & cartography program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington landed the #13 spot for geography & cartography this year. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 42 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from University Of Mary Washington generally make around $43,243. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. See the full geography & cartography program report for University Of Mary Washington

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University Of North Georgia placed #14 among the best geography & cartography schools. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 17 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $43,714 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,439 to complete this degree. See the full geography & cartography program report for University Of North Georgia

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #15 spot for geography & cartography this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. About 34 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Geography & Cartography graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $42,210 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,954 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography & cartography program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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The University Of West Florida landed the #16 spot for geography & cartography this year. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 12 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $47,141 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677. Get the full geography & cartography details for The University Of West Florida

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Georgia State University earned the #17 position for geography & cartography this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 31 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $51,103 in their early career. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,091 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from Georgia State University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best geography & cartography schools. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 21 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Geography & Cartography graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $49,718 early in their careers. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Read more about the geography & cartography program at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #19 spot for geography & cartography this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Geography & Cartography graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from Liberty University

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Murray State University earned the #20 position for geography & cartography this year. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Murray State University graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Murray State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from Murray State University earn around $48,423 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,420. Get the full geography & cartography details for Murray State University

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #21 position for geography & cartography this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 38 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $44,553 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography & cartography program at The University Of Tennessee

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University Of Louisville landed the #22 spot for geography & cartography this year. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 geography & cartography degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Geography & Cartography graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $37,844 early in their careers. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $21,910 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from University Of Louisville

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #23 spot for geography & cartography this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography & cartography degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $44,598. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $26,707 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from Florida State University

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University Of Memphis ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best geography & cartography schools. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 10 geography & cartography students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from University Of Memphis earn around $48,890 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Memphis graduates carry a median of $26,315 in student loans. Read more about the geography & cartography program at University Of Memphis

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West Virginia University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best geography & cartography schools. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 28 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $34,435 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,089 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from West Virginia University

Rest of the Top 33 Geography & Cartography Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s geography & cartography ranking:

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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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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 · 33 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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