Best Geography Universities/Colleges in USA

CD Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Stanford University, Stanford California, Usa4.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($47,160/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($30,610/Yr)Admission	M.S Geological SciencesGRE updated328IELTS7.0PTE680/Yr $32,589 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 2 by THE in 2024 Ranked 6 by QS in 2025
#2	California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California, Usa8.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($58,479/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($14,796/Yr)Admission	B.S Geology0/Yr $58,479 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 7 by THE in 2024 Ranked 10 by QS in 2025
#3	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($61,179/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	B.A Geographical StudiesTOEFL100PTE540/Yr $61,179 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)
#4	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($58,720/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Geography and Environmental ...GRE updated317TOEFL1000/Yr $58,720 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 15 by THE in 2024 Ranked 32 by QS in 2025
Partner Colleges 8.5 Best In Faculty Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas 0 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 0 1st Year Fees B.S Nutrition and Food Sciences Apply Now 6.7 Best In Academic University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois 0 1st Year Fees M.S Business Analytics Apply Now 7.1 Best In Social Life Cleveland State University Cleveland, Ohio 0 1st Year Fees M.S Civil Engineering Apply Now 8.3 Best In Academic St. John's University Jamaica, New York 0 1st Year Fees M.B.A Business Analytics Apply Now Drew University Madison, New Jersey 0 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland 0 1st Year Fees M.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.1 Best In Social Life University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 0 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 6.3 Best In Placement Hofstra University Hempstead, New York 0 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona 0 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now
#5	University of California, Los Angeles California, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($13,804/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($17,148/Yr)Admission	B.S GeophysicsDuolingo105TOEFL100PTE500/Yr $13,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 18 by THE in 2024 Ranked 42 by QS in 2025
#6	Cornell University, Ithaca New York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($20,800/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Geological SciencesGRE updated310IELTS7.0PTE700/Yr $20,800 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 20 by THE in 2024 Ranked 16 by QS in 2025
#7	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($30,912/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	M.S Geotechnical EngineeringTOEFL92PTE610/Yr $30,912 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by THE in 2024 Ranked 76 by QS in 2025
#8	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.A GeographySAT1460IELTS6.50/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)
#9	Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, Usa23%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($20,715/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,032/Yr)Admission	M.Sc Geographic Information Scie...GRE updated318TOEFL950/Yr $20,715 Course duration: 1 year Programs	9.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 36 by THE in 2024 Ranked 114 by QS in 2025
#10	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr (лв30,194/Yr)Admission	M.S Geographic Information Scien...0/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 16 months 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological SciencesSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE540/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologySAT1490TOEFL80PTE460/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 59 by THE in 2024 Ranked 130 by QS in 2025
#13	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,963/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	M.S GeographyGRE updated317IELTS7PTE540/Yr $25,504 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 28 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Brown University, Providence Rhode Island, Usa9.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($62,680/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,774/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological ScienceDuolingo125TOEFL900/Yr $62,680 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.8/10(1 User)Ranked 64 by THE in 2024 Ranked 79 by QS in 2025
#15	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,064/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth ScienceGRE updated320TOEFL800/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($39,338/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography0/Yr $39,338 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#17	University of Southern California, Los Angeles California, Usa12.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($63,468/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,732/Yr)Admission	B.S GeoDesignSAT1360TOEFL100PTE680/Yr $63,468 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(21 Users)Ranked 74 by THE in 2024 Ranked 125 by QS in 2025
#18	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($34,251/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	M.S GeoengineeringTOEFL79PTE590/Yr $29,864 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($40,809/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S GeographyACT21TOEFL790/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($31,185/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated320TOEFL80PTE680/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 114 by THE in 2024 Ranked 218 by QS in 2025
#21	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological SciencesSAT1280TOEFL79PTE590/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#22	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,390/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	B.S Geographic Information Scien...IELTS6PTE530/Yr $23,390 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 118 by THE in 2024 Ranked 154 by QS in 2025
#23	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.A GeographySAT1140IELTS6.50/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($29,858/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S GeographyIELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 123 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($29,028/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyGRE updated308IELTS60/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#26	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($59,588/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Geosciences0/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	Ranked 133 by THE in 2024 Ranked 236 by QS in 2025
#27	University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado, Usa79.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($38,492/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,998/Yr)Admission	M.S Geological SciencesIELTS6.5PTE540/Yr $34,728 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.2/10(1 User)Ranked 18 by ARWU in 2022
#28	University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Usa55%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($36,000/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,397/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologyTOEFL900/Yr $36,000 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 145 by THE in 2024 Ranked 275 by QS in 2025
#29	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($17,882/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S GeosciencesTOEFL79PTE600/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#30	Dartmouth College, Hanover New Hampshire, Usa10.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($60,687/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,362/Yr)Admission	B.A Geography - Physical and Hum...SAT1440IELTS70/Yr $60,687 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Tufts University, Medford Massachusetts, Usa14.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($63,804/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($16,778/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological SciencesDuolingo120IELTS7PTE680/Yr $63,804 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 191 by THE in 2024 Ranked 344 by QS in 2025
#32	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($54,798/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.A GeographySAT1320TOEFL800/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)
#33	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($24,022/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.A Geoscience0/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	5.5/10(6 Users)
#34	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($14,506/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.S Geoscience EngineeringSAT1300TOEFL79PTE530/Yr $14,506 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#35	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($28,215/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	M.S Geological EngineeringGRE updated309TOEFL800/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years 20+ More Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#36	George Washington University, Washington District Of Columbia, Usa40.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($59,780/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,000/Yr)Admission	B.A Geographic Information Syste...IELTS6.5PTE610/Yr $59,780 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#37	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($63,590/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	B.S Geological SciencesSAT1420TOEFL1000/Yr $63,590 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#38	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.A GeologySAT1420IELTS6.5PTE620/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 311 by QS in 2025
#39	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologySAT1335IELTS6.0PTE530/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 460 by QS in 2025
#40	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($19,421/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE550/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 573 by QS in 2025
#41	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($17,032/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	M.A GeographyDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $15,864 Course duration: 2 years 4+ More Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 621 by QS in 2025
#42	University at Buffalo, Buffalo New York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($26,499/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission	M.S GeographyGRE updated309IELTS7PTE550/Yr $23,100 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#43	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($31,753/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.A GeographyTOEFL80PTE530/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#44	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($28,385/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	B.S GeologySAT1200IELTS6PTE480/Yr $28,385 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#45	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($27,899/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	B.S GeographySAT1420IELTS6.50/Yr $30,220 Course duration: 4 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#46	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($24,484/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	M.S Geomatics Engineering & Geog...Duolingo105TOEFL79PTE580/Yr $18,842 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.5/10(1 User)
#47	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($23,863/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyTOEFL80PTE600/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#48	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($37,482/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	M.S GeologyIELTS6.5PTE530/Yr $48,840 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of Texas Dallas, Richardson Texas, Usa62%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($44,812/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($5,826/Yr)Admission	B.S GeosciencesSAT1250IELTS6.5PTE670/Yr $44,812 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 596 by QS in 2025
#50	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: 0/Yr ($41,826/Yr)Living: 0/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.A GeographyTOEFL79PTE530/Yr $40,746 Course duration: 2 years 5+ More Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)