2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Massachusetts
[Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geography students.
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2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Massachusetts
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
Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Amherst the best value for a degree in geography in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for geography graduates is $25,234. Early-career geography graduates make about $53,543. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
Salem State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value geography schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geography graduates is $27,000. Early-career geography graduates make about $32,504. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Salem State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Clark University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #3 spot this year. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $58,467. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the geography program here. Geography graduates of Clark University earn a median of $43,257 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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