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2026 Best Geography Schools in Vermont

2 Colleges in the United States
33 Geography Degrees Awarded
$44,069 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geography programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for geography students.

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Best Schools for Geography in Vermont

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geography education in Vermont.

Top Schools in Geography

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Leading the list is Middlebury College, our #1 school for geography. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. Middlebury College awarded about 14 geography degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography degree from Middlebury College earn around $54,713 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree. See the full geography program report for Middlebury College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 19 geography degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography degree from University Of Vermont earn around $33,424 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,284. More information about a degree in geography from University Of Vermont

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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