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#1 #1 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 948 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,525
#2 #2 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,721
#3 #3 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,422
#4 #4 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO At Northwest Missouri State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,327
#5 #5 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $56,589
#6 #6 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 94 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $63,914
#7 #7 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1299 degrees to students majoring in 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 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,865
#8 #8 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $51,817
#9 #9 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA At the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, the most popular majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,552
#10 #10 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,451
#11 #11 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME At Unity Environmental University, the most popular majors students study are Animal Sciences, Other, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, and Conservation Biology. In fact, Unity Environmental University awards 117 degrees per year to Animal Sciences, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $63,457
#12 #12 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,926
#13 #13 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Each year, Michigan Technological University grants about 175 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,208
#14 #14 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,612
#15 #15 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Each year, Western Illinois University grants around 165 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 910–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,984
#16 #16 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 150 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include International Relations and Affairs, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $60,770
#17 #17 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,852
#18 #18 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 66 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $62,690
#19 #19 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA Every year, the University of Mary Washington grants around 136 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,184
#20 #20 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 206 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,161
#21 #21 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 484 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,277
#22 #22 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $57,721
#23 #23 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 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 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#24 #24 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Redlands Redlands, CA At the University of Redlands, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,120
#25 #25 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 174 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $59,677
#26 #26 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 1206 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,078
#27 #27 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 121 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#28 #28 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,881
#29 #29 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,269
#30 #30 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,720
#31 #31 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Business Analytics....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,472
#32 #32 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#33 #33 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,545
#34 #34 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,298
#35 #35 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,885
#36 #36 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,657
#37 #37 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 456 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $57,098
#38 #38 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,963
#39 #39 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX At Sam Houston State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Teacher Education, and Multiple Levels....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,247
#40 #40 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,486
#41 #41 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,775
#42 #42 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Annually, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus awards about 120 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,957
#43 #43 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,667
#44 #44 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,865
#45 #45 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,443
#46 #46 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,387
#47 #47 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,384
#48 #48 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 591 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 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,601
#49 #49 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,635
#50 #50 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,356
#51 #51 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,848
#52 #52 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University at Albany Albany, NY At the University at Albany, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Human Biology. In fact, the University at Albany grants 330 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,667
#53 #53 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,294
#54 #54 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,302
#55 #55 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,388
#56 #56 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,826
#57 #57 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,878
#58 #58 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,390
#59 #59 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,370
#60 #60 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,161
#61 #61 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,536
#62 #62 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,572
#63 #63 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,758
#64 #64 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA Every year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awards around 182 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About Geographic Information Science and Cartography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Of the 694 Geographic Information Science and Cartography degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 44% percent are awarded to women and the other 56% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 100 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography is $43,800.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors include Managers, All Other, Geographers and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Cartographers and Photogrammetrists and Geography Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

Total Students

694

Female Students

305 (43%)

Male Students

389 (56%)

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#1 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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#2 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$56,721

#3 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$62,422

#4 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$61,327

#5 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$56,589

#6 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$63,914

#7 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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#8 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$51,817

#9 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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960–1,180

$57,552

#10 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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#11 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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#12 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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1,320–1,540

$51,926

#13 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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$58,208

#14 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

86%

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$59,612

#15 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

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#16 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S.

78%

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