7 Geography and Cartography Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, Indiana
|
$8,257 | $8,179 | 33.4% | 85.2% |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
|
$11,408 | $10,449 | 53.9% | 82.9% |
| 3 |
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
|
$12,188 | $9,992 | 41.1% | 92.3% |
| 4 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
|
$15,342 | $11,790 | 81.2% | 82.4% |
| 5 |
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana
|
$15,898 | $10,758 | 63.3% | 69.0% |
| 6 |
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
|
$21,583 | $46,588 | 67.0% | 94.2% |
| 7 |
Taylor University
Upland, Indiana
|
$24,327 | $39,104 | 76.6% | 74.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Indiana University-Southeast the most affordable geography program?
IU-Southeast offers the lowest net price at $8,257, nearly $3,200 less than the next cheapest option at IU-Indianapolis. The school maintains an 85% acceptance rate while keeping costs minimal for geography students.
How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?
Geography graduates from IU-Southeast earn $32,569 annually, which exceeds earnings from the most expensive program at Taylor University by over $7,000. This creates a favorable return on investment despite the significant tuition differences.
Where do Indiana geography graduates typically find employment?
The state's manufacturing giants like Eli Lilly and Cummins employ geography graduates for logistics, market analysis, and environmental planning. Healthcare systems including Indiana University Health also hire spatial analysts for facility planning and service area mapping.
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