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2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Florida

2 Colleges in the United States
$22,379 Avg Student Debt
$63,669 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Geography Badge [Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geography students.

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2026 Best Value Geography Schools in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geography, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Geography Schools

1
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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for geography in Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Geography graduates carry a median of $18,600 in student loans. Geography graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $43,856 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

2

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Florida Main Campus earned it the #2 place for geography. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Typical student debt for geography graduates is $21,829. Geography graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $39,259 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.

3
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value geography schools. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Geography graduates carry a median of $26,707 in student loans. Geography graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $44,598 early in their careers. Set against $26,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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