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2026 Best Geography Schools in Colorado

4 Colleges in the United States
92 Geography Degrees Awarded
$44,749 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for geography students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Geography in Colorado

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

Top Schools in Geography

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No school ranked higher than University Of Denver this year for geography. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 21 geography degrees were awarded at University Of Denver in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography degree from University Of Denver earn around $58,717 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,534. More information about a degree in geography from University Of Denver

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University Of Colorado Denver came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geography schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Denver. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 28 geography degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Colorado Denver generally make around $39,104. Students borrow a median of $22,468 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography from University Of Colorado Denver

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University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in geography, landing the #3 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs graduates 47% of students within six years. About 43 geography degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography degree from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn around $36,426 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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