2027 Best Value Geography Schools in Massachusetts
[Geography](/majors/social-sciences/geography-and-cartography/geography/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for geography students.
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2027 Best Value Geography Schools in Massachusetts
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geography, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Geography Schools
Salem State University earned the #1 spot for value among geography schools in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geography graduates is $27,000. Geography graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $32,504 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value geography schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Geography graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,666. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in geography will find it at Clark University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,467. Typical student debt for geography graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, geography degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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