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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong other geography education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value other geography schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other geography, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in other geography, no school beat Pennsylvania State University World Campus this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,356. Median earnings reach $63,435 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 91%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for other geography. Located in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $13,570 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,824. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other geography degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $38,439. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania admits about 86% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Temple University one of the best values for other geography. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Other Geography graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Early-career other geography graduates make about $48,154. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #4 place for other geography. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the other geography program here. Early-career other geography graduates make about $99,682. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.