5
Colleges in California
382
Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded
If you plan on majoring in
geographic information science, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #333 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Geographic Information Science Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 382 degrees in geographic information science annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of geographic information science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Geographic Information Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geographic Information Science Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geographic information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
77
Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in geographic information science needs to take a look at University of California - Santa Barbara. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were roughly 77 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from University of California - Santa Barbara
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
87
Geographic Information Science Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in geographic information science needs to check out University of Southern California. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 87 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from University of Southern California
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
California State University - Long Beach is a great choice for students interested in a degree in geographic information science. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 36th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 20 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from California State University - Long Beach
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
It is difficult to beat American River College if you wish to pursue a degree in geographic information science. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 116th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 17 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from American River College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Redlands. This university ranks 53rd out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 15 geographic information science students who graduated with this degree at University of Redlands in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in geographic information science from University of Redlands
