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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

13 Ranked Colleges
77 Degrees Awarded
$19,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2019-2020, 8,936 people earned their degree in geography and cartography, making the major the 107th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, geography and cartography graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $36,126 and had an average of $23,577 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Plains States region, there were 573 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,050 and $19,376 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 77 geography and cartography graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in geography and cartography. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality geography and cartography programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the geography and cartography program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geography & Cartography (Income Over $110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Northern Iowa landed the #1 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and it awarded 2 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UNI has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNI are $22,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UNI

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Dakota. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

UND also took the #7 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at UND

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. Columbia, Missouri is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Mizzou also took the #2 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Columbia are $27,193, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at University of Missouri - Columbia

#4

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k. South Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 7 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at South Dakota State University

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwest Missouri State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Maryville, Missouri, and it awarded 7 masters’s geography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northwest, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northwest Missouri State University are $6,673.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at Northwest

#6

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#1 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified masters’s geography students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UMN Twin Cities Geography & Cartography Report

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s geography degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Minnesota State Mankato, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State University - Mankato are $8,788, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Minnesota State Mankato

#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#6 in overall quality

Kansas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at K -State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at K -State

#11 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNOMAHA Geography & Cartography Report

#10

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at Iowa

#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#3 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree geography students whose families make more than $110k list, KU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Geography & Cartography at KU

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota ranked #12 on this year’s Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Winona, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

SMU MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SMU MN are $10,260.

Read full report on Geography & Cartography at SMU MN

#13

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#5 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Geography Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s geography degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Geography & Cartography Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Saint Louis University Geography & Cartography Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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