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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Geography

97 Colleges in the United States
305 Associate Degrees
Geography is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #260 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 97 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for geography students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 305 associate degrees in geography to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Geography School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Geography The geography associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Geography ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality geography program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in Geography
Master's Degrees in Geography
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Overall Popularity in Geography

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for geography.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in geography. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

15 Most Well Attended Schools for Geography Students Working on Their Associate

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in geography has to look into Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Norwalk.

There were about 21 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in geography. Long Beach City College is a very large public college located in the city of Long Beach.

There were about 17 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in geography has to look into Sierra College. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 15 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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14 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Irvine Valley College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in geography. Located in the large city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 14 geography students who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SBCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Barbara.

There were about 12 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

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9 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin.

There were about 9 geography students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SCC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Orange.

There were approximately 8 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
8 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 8 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Pierce College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
8 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Sacramento, Cosumnes River is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 8 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Cosumnes River in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in geography from Cosumnes River College

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8 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 8 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
7 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SMC is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Santa Monica.

There were about 7 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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7 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.

There were roughly 7 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
7 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in geography in California.

There were about 7 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at East Los Angeles College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
7 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
#3 Best Quality In CA

Ventura College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Ventura. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in geography in California.

There were about 7 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
7 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Grossmont College is a large public college located in the large suburb of El Cajon.

There were about 7 geography individuals who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Geography award.

Rank College Location
16 Montgomery College Rockville, MD
16 Cypress College Cypress, CA
16 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
16 American River College Sacramento, CA
20 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
20 Monroe Community College Rochester, NY
20 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
20 Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH
24 Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA
24 Shasta College Redding, CA
24 Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA
24 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
24 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
24 Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA
24 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
24 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
24 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
24 Palomar College San Marcos, CA
24 Chabot College Hayward, CA
24 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
24 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

Geography by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Geography is one of 2 different types of Geography & Cartography programs to choose from.

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