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2026 Best Geography & Cartography Schools in Wisconsin

3 Colleges in the United States
180 Geography & Cartography Degrees Awarded
$46,260 Avg Early-Career Salary

Geography & Cartography programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for geography & cartography students.

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Best Schools for Geography & Cartography in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall geography & cartography education in Wisconsin.

Top Schools in Geography & Cartography

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University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geography & cartography. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 105 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their geography & cartography degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $58,681 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the top schools for geography & cartography. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 45 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Geography & Cartography graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $40,048 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,212 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in geography & cartography from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best geography & cartography schools. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater awarded about 30 geography & cartography degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the geography & cartography program make about $40,051 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,983. See the full geography & cartography program report for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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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