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2026 Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

7 Colleges in the United States
382 Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded
$53,391 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geographic Information Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geographic information science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Geographic Information Science in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geographic information science education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Geographic Information Science

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Leading the list is University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for geographic information science. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 20 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the geographic information science program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in geographic information science, ranking #2. 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 17 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the geographic information science program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 10 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $75,503. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. See the full geographic information science program report for Johns Hopkins University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for geographic information science. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 79 geographic information science degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $40,913 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,441. More information about a degree in geographic information science from University Of Maryland College Park

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George Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geographic information science, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 geographic information science degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $52,883 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full geographic information science program report for George Washington University

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #6 position for geographic information science this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. About 153 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. See the full geographic information science program report for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #7 position for geographic information science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 15 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Graduates of the geographic information science program make about $40,434 in their early career. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $20,596 in student loans. Read more about the geographic information science program at Suny At Binghamton

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #8 for geographic information science this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, geographic information science degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $44,380. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Get the full geographic information science details for Rowan University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #9 for geographic information science this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 13 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn around $49,179 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. More information about a degree in geographic information science from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best geographic information science schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 27 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from Temple University earn around $48,154 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. See the full geographic information science program report for Temple University

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University At Buffalo earned the #11 position for geographic information science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geographic information science degree from University At Buffalo earn around $29,390 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,255 to complete this degree. See the full geographic information science program report for University At Buffalo

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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 · 44 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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