by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Geography & Cartography Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 120 master's degrees in geography & cartography to qualified students.
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The geography master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for geography & cartography students working on their master's degree.
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 Geography & Cartography Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in geography & cartography.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography needs to take a look at Northwest Missouri State University. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Northwest Missouri State University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in geography & cartography needs to check out Minnesota State University - Mankato. Located in the small city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in geography & cartography from Minnesota State University - Mankato
Explore the best geography & cartography schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 11 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 28 |
| Iowa | 154 | 8 |
| Kansas | 149 | 4 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 3 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 4 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 7 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Geography & Cartography has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 88 |
| Geography | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 201 |
| International Relations & National Security | 88 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| General Social Sciences | 40 |
| Other Social Sciences | 32 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 7 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 1 |