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#1 #1 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $22,640 Median Starting Salary $59,533
#2 #2 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 191 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,183 Median Starting Salary $59,278
#3 #3 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,050 Median Starting Salary $56,370
#4 #4 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,353 Median Starting Salary $56,302
#5 #5 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awards about 479 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,182 Median Starting Salary $58,651
#6 #6 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Social Sciences, and General. In fact, Portland State University awards 356 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,509 Median Starting Salary $54,826
#7 #7 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA Each year, San Diego State University grants around 1806 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,500 Median Starting Salary $54,960
#8 #8 Best College for Geography in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Est. Net Price * $21,761 Median Starting Salary $59,880
#9 #9 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $60,493
#10 #10 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 168 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 930–1,160 Est. Net Price * $9,734 Median Starting Salary $58,656
#11 #11 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $58,294
#12 #12 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $53,907
#13 #13 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 156 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,931 Median Starting Salary $63,839
#14 #14 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,205 Median Starting Salary $61,902
#15 #15 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC At Appalachian State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,712 Median Starting Salary $59,768
#16 #16 Best College for Geography in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 521 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,831 Median Starting Salary $56,933
#17 #17 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $57,164
#18 #18 Best College for Geography in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,470 Median Starting Salary $59,605
#19 #19 Best College for Geography in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $21,684 Median Starting Salary $63,946
#20 #20 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University-Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,227 Median Starting Salary $62,667
#21 #21 Best College for Geography in the U.S. SUNY at Albany Albany, NY At SUNY at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, SUNY at Albany grants 285 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Est. Net Price * $19,165 Median Starting Salary $56,667
#22 #22 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Information Science/Studies, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $51,520 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#23 #23 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $57,580
#24 #24 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,290–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,297 Median Starting Salary $57,443
#25 #25 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $57,138
#26 #26 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Every year, Central Connecticut State University awards about 140 degrees to those studying Criminology, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Accounting, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,207 Median Starting Salary $58,785
#27 #27 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,931 Median Starting Salary $62,852
#28 #28 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 630 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $53,448
#29 #29 Best College for Geography in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $59,536
#30 #30 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $59,675
#31 #31 Best College for Geography in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,833 Median Starting Salary $54,969
#32 #32 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 183 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,533 Median Starting Salary $57,370
#33 #33 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,917 Median Starting Salary $57,886
#34 #34 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County awards around 352 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Information Science/Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Est. Net Price * $17,704 Median Starting Salary $56,271
#35 #35 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $62,614
#36 #36 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 329 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $27,928 Median Starting Salary $61,534
#37 #37 Best College for Geography in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,885 Median Starting Salary $57,109
#38 #38 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $51,926
#39 #39 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $57,557
#40 #40 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 351 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,801 Median Starting Salary $57,555
#41 #41 Best College for Geography in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $45,466 Median Starting Salary $58,241
#42 #42 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,550 Median Starting Salary $59,922
#43 #43 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,029 Median Starting Salary $61,061
#44 #44 Best College for Geography in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $8,222 Median Starting Salary $55,878
#45 #45 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $16,957 Median Starting Salary $59,051
#46 #46 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,528 Median Starting Salary $55,712
#47 #47 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $21,808 Median Starting Salary $57,938
#48 #48 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Chicago State University Chicago, IL Every year, Chicago State University awards around 42 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 790–980 Est. Net Price * $9,852 Median Starting Salary $56,177
#49 #49 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Towson University Towson, MD Each year, Towson University awards around 464 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,064 Median Starting Salary $61,031
#50 #50 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $54,211
#51 #51 Best College for Geography in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $6,283 Median Starting Salary $55,860
#52 #52 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $61,873
#53 #53 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,838 Median Starting Salary $59,486
#54 #54 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 281 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,808 Median Starting Salary $57,490
#55 #55 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 589 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $13,768 Median Starting Salary $56,946
#56 #56 Best College for Geography in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 659 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,470 Est. Net Price * $4,127 Median Starting Salary $53,601
#57 #57 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $62,133
#58 #58 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $56,721
#59 #59 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $61,681
#60 #60 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,280–1,420 Est. Net Price * $43,324 Median Starting Salary $60,770
#61 #61 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 193 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,227 Median Starting Salary $62,805
#62 #62 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,068 Median Starting Salary $60,796
#63 #63 Best College for Geography in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1491 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,731 Median Starting Salary $54,865
#64 #64 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 375 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,592 Median Starting Salary $57,760
#65 #65 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,299 Median Starting Salary $58,881
#66 #66 Best College for Geography in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 91 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,775 Median Starting Salary $56,744
#67 #67 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $58,646
#68 #68 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 79 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $32,767 Median Starting Salary $63,914
#69 #69 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $11,140 Median Starting Salary $57,301
#70 #70 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $62,422
#71 #71 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $20,511 Median Starting Salary $55,885
#72 #72 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,575 Median Starting Salary $57,985
#73 #73 Best College for Geography in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $56,775
#74 #74 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Florida State University grants 716 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $14,903 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#75 #75 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,401 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#76 #76 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $59,552
#77 #77 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,333 Median Starting Salary $59,612
#78 #78 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $59,908
#79 #79 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,773 Median Starting Salary $58,026
#80 #80 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $60,808
#81 #81 Best College for Geography in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $55,823
#82 #82 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nebraska at Omaha grants 399 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,284 Median Starting Salary $59,102
#83 #83 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $53,947
#84 #84 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,499 Median Starting Salary $58,975
#85 #85 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,868 Median Starting Salary $56,353
#86 #86 Best College for Geography in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 726 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $4,551 Median Starting Salary $56,139
#87 #87 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Criminology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,321 Median Starting Salary $58,723
#88 #88 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,290–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,730 Median Starting Salary $60,269
#89 #89 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#90 #90 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $27,450 Median Starting Salary $58,186
#91 #91 Best College for Geography in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#92 #92 Best College for Geography in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $55,289
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About Geography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analyses of specific countries, regions, and resources.

Those who are interested in Geography can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 3,942 students are granted some level of degree in Geography around the US each year. More students graduate with a degree in Geography in Texas than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Geography is $43,800.

Popularity of Geography Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Geography degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Geography majors is Managers, All Other. But, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Geography can prepare you for is Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geography majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

493

Female Students

250 (50%)

Male Students

243 (49%)

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#1 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

83%

10

1,260–1,440

$22,640

$59,533

#2 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

85%

9

1,000–1,230

$20,183

$59,278

#3 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

100%

8

1,010–1,280

$14,050

$56,370

#4 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

96%

7

930–1,140

$13,353

$56,302

#5 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

97%

7

940–1,190

$15,182

$58,651

#6 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

91%

9

970–1,220

$12,509

$54,826

#7 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

35%

7

1,100–1,320

$19,500

$54,960

#8 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

76%

6

1,180–1,400

$21,761

$59,880

#9 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

58%

26

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$60,493

#10 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

96%

15

930–1,160

$9,734

$58,656

#11 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

89%

15

990–1,200

$15,307

$58,294

#12 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

24%

4

1,310–1,480

$11,521

$53,907

#13 Best College for Geography in the U.S.

89%

9

1,190–1,310

$17,931

$63,839

#14 Best College for Geography in the U.S.