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#1 #1 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,353
#2 #2 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 29 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,327
#3 #3 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 121 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, International Relations and Affairs, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,770
#4 #4 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 292 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,532
#5 #5 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 355 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,687
#6 #6 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#7 #7 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,241
#8 #8 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $58,431
#9 #9 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,656
#10 #10 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 458 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,992
#11 #11 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 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,721
#12 #12 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 9 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,612
#13 #13 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,026
#14 #14 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 645 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 9 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,422
#15 #15 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 219 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $60,668
#16 #16 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,883
#17 #17 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 387 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,486
#18 #18 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, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,848
#19 #19 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,557
#20 #20 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa, TX Every year, The University of Texas Permian Basin grants about 129 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,250
#21 #21 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, Conservation Biology, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. In fact, Unity Environmental University awards 72 degrees per year to Animal Sciences, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $63,457
#22 #22 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Each year, William & Mary awards about 192 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $62,762
#23 #23 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 389 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,386
#24 #24 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,551
#25 #25 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 526 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Management Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $61,902
#26 #26 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 546 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $58,646
#27 #27 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,985
#28 #28 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $58,186
#29 #29 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 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,826
#30 #30 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Accounting, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,529
#31 #31 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,874
#32 #32 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,293
#33 #33 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,908
#34 #34 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 521 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $60,427
#35 #35 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,937
#36 #36 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $62,133
#37 #37 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,545
#38 #38 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,552
#39 #39 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 393 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
#40 #40 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 158 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 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,881
#41 #41 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 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 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,657
#42 #42 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,946
#43 #43 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,635
#44 #44 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 483 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 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,356
#45 #45 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA At Old Dominion University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Old Dominion University awards 305 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,958
#46 #46 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,946
#47 #47 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 215 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,253
#48 #48 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,138
#49 #49 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,775
#50 #50 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,922
#51 #51 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 163 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,677
#52 #52 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,614
#53 #53 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, Business Analytics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,472
#54 #54 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 1172 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 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#55 #55 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $60,831
#56 #56 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 465 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,618
#57 #57 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, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 442 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $55,277
#58 #58 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,248
#59 #59 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 115 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,957
#60 #60 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Every year, Western Michigan University grants about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Accounting, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,278
#61 #61 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 588 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,550
#62 #62 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 143 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,807
#63 #63 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 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,080 Median Starting Salary $54,390
#64 #64 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,333
#65 #65 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 502 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 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,294
#66 #66 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 306 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,102
#67 #67 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,161
#68 #68 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,813
#69 #69 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,667
#70 #70 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Each year, Eastern Washington University awards about 108 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Exercise Physiology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,554
#71 #71 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,975
#72 #72 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,949
#73 #73 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 168 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 167 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#74 #74 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,327
#75 #75 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Antioch University-New England Keene, NH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- 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 732 Geographic Information Science and Cartography degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 47% percent are awarded to women and the other 53% percent are men. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students being granted a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography than any other state in the US? In fact, Pennsylvania granted 177 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography is $43,800.

Popularity of Geographic Information Science and Cartography Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Geographic Information Science and Cartography degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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, Surveying and Mapping Technicians and Cartographers and Photogrammetrists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

732

Female Students

341 (46%)

Male Students

391 (53%)

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Geographic Information Science and Cartography

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

77%

103

1,160–1,400

$56,353

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

86%

29

970–1,180

$61,327

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

77%

46

1,240–1,410

$60,770

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

72%

22

1,020–1,280

$63,532

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

89%

7

1,040–1,230

$59,687

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

54%

21

1,230–1,430

$59,142

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

47%

17

1,360–1,490

$58,241

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

93%

4

1,110–1,330

$58,431

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

96%

11

960–1,170

$58,656

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

92%

14

1,040–1,310

$58,992

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

86%

16

1,100–1,330

$56,721

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

86%

9

990–1,220

$59,612

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

73%

15

1,110–1,290

$58,026

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

45%

9

1,350–1,480

$62,422

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

95%

5

830–1,100

$60,668

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

89%

3

1,150–1,320