Cheapest Geography and Cartography Colleges in Virginia

Old Dominion University delivers the most affordable Geography and Cartography education in Virginia at just $14,170 net cost, while private options like Richmond reach $33,417. The state's proximity to federal mapping agencies and defense contractors creates strong demand for spatial analysis professionals. Virginia Tech leads in graduation rates at 86.3%, though public universities dominate the affordable options with six of eight schools offering in-state tuition below $16,000.

Programs

$14,170 – $33,417

Net Price Range

$37,160

Avg. Program Earnings

67.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Geography and Cartography Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia	$14,170	$12,262	44.4%	95.1%
2	Radford University Radford, Virginia	$16,640	$12,286	49.6%	93.3%
3	George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia	$18,287	$13,815	69.3%	90.0%
4	Emory & Henry University Emory, Virginia	$20,591	$35,280	53.8%	96.9%
5	University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia	$21,108	$14,559	67.4%	85.8%
6	James Madison University Harrisonburg, Virginia	$21,816	$13,576	80.9%	78.3%
7	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia	$23,790	$15,478	86.3%	57.0%
8	University of Richmond University of Richmond, Virginia	$33,417	$62,600	87.8%	24.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $19,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Old Dominion's $14,170 net cost reflects typical public university pricing, while Richmond's $33,417 represents elite private education. The six public schools cluster between $14,170-$23,790, making Virginia's public system particularly accessible for geography students.

How do earnings compare across Virginia's geography programs?

Radford graduates earn the highest at $40,647, followed closely by James Madison at $38,829. Even the lowest-earning program at Mary Washington ($32,391) provides reasonable returns given the modest debt levels averaging $19,500-$25,000.

Where do Virginia geography graduates typically find employment?

Federal agencies like USGS and Census Bureau actively recruit from Virginia programs due to proximity to Washington DC. Defense contractors including Northrop Grumman and Booz Allen also hire graduates for geospatial intelligence and mapping projects throughout the region.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.