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2026 Best Geography And Environmental Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
508 Geography And Environmental Studies Degrees Awarded
$53,193 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography And Environmental Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geography and environmental studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 69 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geography and environmental studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Geography And Environmental Studies in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in geography and environmental studies, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Geography And Environmental Studies

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Leading the list is Dartmouth College, our #1 school for geography and environmental studies. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 63 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $81,992 early in their careers. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography and environmental studies from Dartmouth College

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of California Los Angeles is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography and environmental studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 37 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $63,833. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of California Los Angeles

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Students looking for a strong geography and environmental studies program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #4. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 30 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography and environmental studies from Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $65,681. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #6 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Duluth. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Duluth awarded about 24 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $46,572 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Duluth graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of Minnesota Duluth

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Ohio University Main Campus placed #7 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from Ohio University Main Campus earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete this degree. See the full geography and environmental studies program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #8 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $55,861 in their early career. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of Colorado Boulder

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 25 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $58,084. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $23,138 in student loans. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #10 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 29 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. See the full geography and environmental studies program report for University Of Florida

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned the #11 position for geography and environmental studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of La Crosse. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 16 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $49,223 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,551 to complete this degree. See the full geography and environmental studies program report for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University placed #12 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. Clark University awarded about 22 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete this degree. Get the full geography and environmental studies details for Clark University

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Miami University Oxford placed #13 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Miami University Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Miami University Oxford awarded about 13 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $49,700 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree. Get the full geography and environmental studies details for Miami University Oxford

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Western Washington University earned the #14 position for geography and environmental studies this year. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 22 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $41,118. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree. Get the full geography and environmental studies details for Western Washington University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #15 position for geography and environmental studies this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Maryland Baltimore County generally make around $49,179. Students borrow a median of $21,331 to complete this degree. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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University Of Oregon ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best geography and environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from University Of Oregon earn around $44,628 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography and environmental studies from University Of Oregon

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The University Of Alabama placed #17 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 16 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496. More information about a degree in geography and environmental studies from The University Of Alabama

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University Of Florida Online came in at #18 for geography and environmental studies this year. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 geography and environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida Online in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography and environmental studies degree recipients from University Of Florida Online generally make around $43,822. University Of Florida Online graduates carry a median of $17,779 in student loans. Get the full geography and environmental studies details for University Of Florida Online

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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN

Macalester College earned the #19 position for geography and environmental studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Macalester College awarded about 21 geography and environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography and environmental studies degree from Macalester College earn around $42,517 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,147. Read more about the geography and environmental studies program at Macalester College

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Old Dominion University landed the #20 spot for geography and environmental studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Norfolk. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 14 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion University in the most recent data year. Geography And Environmental Studies graduates of Old Dominion University earn a median of $57,131 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,001 to complete this degree. Get the full geography and environmental studies details for Old Dominion University

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #21 among the best geography and environmental studies schools. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 geography and environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography and environmental studies program make about $54,302 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,917. More information about a degree in geography and environmental studies from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Other Geography And Environmental Studies Degree Levels

Explore the best geography and environmental studies schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Geography And Environmental Studies
Associate's Degrees in Geography And Environmental Studies
Master's Degrees in Geography And Environmental Studies
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 69 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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