by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for geography students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in geography during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography.
It is difficult to beat University of Massachusetts Amherst if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in geography. Located in the city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Mount Holyoke College is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in geography. Mt. Holyoke is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of South Hadley.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from Mount Holyoke College
Salem State University is a great option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in geography. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in geography from Salem State University
Explore all the Best Geography Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 341 | 26 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 1 |
| Vermont | 289 | 31 |
| Maine | 281 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 59 |
Geography is one of 2 different types of Geography & Cartography programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 4 |