by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other geography students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other geography degrees they offer, see the list below.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #1 spot for value among other geography schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,356. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #2 makes Rowan University one of the best values for other geography. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $44,380. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other geography, landing the #3 spot this year. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Shippensburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,570, compared with $15,824 for out-of-state students. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Other Geography graduates of Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $38,439 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.
Temple University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value other geography schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the other geography program here. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $48,154. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Pennsylvania is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other geography, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,686. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the other geography program here. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.