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2026 Best Geography Schools in Ohio

3 Colleges in the United States
47 Geography Degrees Awarded
$45,858 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best geography schools.

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Best Schools for Geography in Ohio

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geography degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Geography

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No school ranked higher than Miami University Oxford this year for geography. Miami University Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 31 geography degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography from Miami University Oxford

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Kent State University At Kent is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. About 16 geography degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $42,015. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. Get the full geography details for Kent State University At Kent

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

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