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When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 3,231 people earned their degree in geographic information science, making the major the 333rd most popular in the United States.
Across the Southeast region, there were 313 geographic information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geographic information science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geographic information science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the geographic information science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.
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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Florida State is $4,950 for southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Georgia Tech is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 7 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,818 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Georgia Tech
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified ’s geographic information science students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UK has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend UK is $12,593 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Geographic Information Science at University of Kentucky
Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UWF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for The University of West Florida is $4,288 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read more about Geographic Information Science at UWF
Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s geographic information science students in 2020-2021.
GMU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend GMU is $14,781 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Geographic Information Science at GMU
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary Washington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s geographic information science degrees to qualified students.
UMW did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Mary Washington is $14,589 for southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Mary Washington Geographic Information Science Report
University of North Alabama landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNA is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UNA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $10,885 for southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend UNA.
Full University of North Alabama Geographic Information Science Report
Radford University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Radford University is a medium-sized school located in Radford, Virginia that handed out 8 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
Radford also made our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $11,420 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Radford.
Full Radford University Geographic Information Science Report
Kennesaw State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 11 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
KSU Georgia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Kennesaw State University is $15,490 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Geographic Information Science at KSU Georgia
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Eastern is a fairly large school located in Richmond, Kentucky that handed out 12 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
Eastern also made our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern is $11,333 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
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University of Central Arkansas did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. UCA is located in Conway, Arkansas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s geographic information science degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCA, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Central Arkansas is $14,136 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Geographic Information Science at University of Central Arkansas
Auburn University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Auburn University is $17,866 for southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Read more about Geographic Information Science at Auburn
With a ranking of #13, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region geographic information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Tennessee State University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Tennessee State University is $10,636 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k.
Read full report on Geographic Information Science at Tennessee State University
Troy University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. TROY is a fairly large school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 1 ’s geographic information science degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at TROY, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Geographic Information Science Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $14,852 for Southeast Region Geographic Information Science students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend TROY.
Full Troy University Geographic Information Science Report
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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