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2026 Best Geographic Information Science Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
11 Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded

Geographic Information Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 327 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best geographic information science schools.

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Best Schools for Geographic Information Science in the United States

See the highest-ranked geographic information science schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Geographic Information Science

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Leading the list is Green River Community College, our #1 school for geographic information science. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. About 11 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Green River Community College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in geographic information science from Green River Community College

Other Geographic Information Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Geographic Information Science rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Geographic Information Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Master's Degrees in Geographic Information Science
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 327 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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