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2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Wisconsin

3 Colleges in the United States
$21,815 Avg Student Debt
$62,570 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Geography Badge [Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for geography students.

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2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Wisconsin

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the geography degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Geography Schools

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earned the #1 spot for value among geography schools in Wisconsin. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,983 to complete the geography program here. Early-career geography graduates make about $40,051. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for geography. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete the geography program here. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $58,681. Set against $20,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Geography graduates carry a median of $21,212 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $40,048. Set against $21,212 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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