by our College Data Analytics TeamOther Geography is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their other geography programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 38 schools to find the best for other geography students.
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The school you choose for other geography can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Other Geography Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Geography Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other geography education, regardless of degree level.
Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University World Campus the best school in the country for a degree in other geography. This large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 34% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University World Campus awarded about 60 other geography degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in other geography from Pennsylvania State University World Campus
Students looking for a strong other geography program will find one at University Of Mary Washington, which ranked #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 other geography students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other geography program make about $43,243 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full other geography program report for University Of Mary Washington
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other geography, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Temple University awarded about 17 other geography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other geography program make about $48,154 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other geography from Temple University
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in other geography, ranking #4. Set in the town of Shippensburg, Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 other geography students who graduated with this degree at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Other Geography graduates of Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $38,439 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,750. More information about a degree in other geography from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #5 makes Portland Community College one of the top schools for other geography. Set in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 27 other geography students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other geography program make about $38,714 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,644. See the full other geography program report for Portland Community College
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This list is compiled 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 · 38 schools evaluated.
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