by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Geography Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 491 bachelor's degrees in geography to qualified students.
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The geography bachelor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geography students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geography Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography.
It is hard to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in geography. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from University of California - Los Angeles
University of California - Santa Barbara is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from University of California - Santa Barbara
It is difficult to beat San Diego State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in geography. SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Diego.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from San Diego State University
California State University - Long Beach is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography. CSULB is a very large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from California State University - Northridge
Located in the city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from California State University - Sacramento
UNR is a very large public university located in the city of Reno.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from University of Nevada - Reno
SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from San Francisco State University
SSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Rohnert Park.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from Sonoma State University
Cal State LA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from California State University - Los Angeles
Explore the best geography schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 463 |
| Washington | 521 | 140 |
| Oregon | 343 | 46 |
| Nevada | 201 | 15 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 32 |
| Alaska | 87 | 4 |
Geography is one of 2 different types of Geography & Cartography programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 225 |