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2026 Best Geography Schools in Alabama

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Geography Degrees Awarded
$55,422 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their geography programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for geography students.

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Best Schools for Geography in Alabama

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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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

No school ranked higher than Auburn University this year for geography. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 10 geography degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Students who receive their geography degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Read more about the geography program at Auburn University

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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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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