Ranking
Best Geography and Cartography Colleges in Virginia 2026
George Mason University leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 10.65 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 11 colleges here by earnings against net price.
11 Virginia colleges offering Geography and Cartography, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 11
- Cheapest net price
- $14,578
- Top earnings 10y
- $81,698
- Public / Private
- 8 / 3
George Mason University
B- ROI score
- 10.65
- Net price
- $17,915
- Earnings 10y
- $76,343
- Acceptance
- 87.5%
William & Mary
B- ROI score
- 9.62
- Net price
- $19,096
- Earnings 10y
- $73,490
- Acceptance
- 34.1%
Old Dominion University
B- ROI score
- 9.38
- Net price
- $14,638
- Earnings 10y
- $54,914
- Acceptance
- 90.4%
Radford University
B- ROI score
- 9.22
- Net price
- $14,578
- Earnings 10y
- $53,739
- Acceptance
- 89.5%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B- ROI score
- 8.19
- Net price
- $24,953
- Earnings 10y
- $81,698
- Acceptance
- 54.8%
James Madison University
B- ROI score
- 7.50
- Net price
- $23,322
- Earnings 10y
- $69,954
- Acceptance
- 71.5%
University of Mary Washington
C- ROI score
- 7.33
- Net price
- $20,667
- Earnings 10y
- $60,613
- Acceptance
- 79.8%
Emory & Henry University
C- ROI score
- 6.21
- Net price
- $19,061
- Earnings 10y
- $47,385
- Acceptance
- 83.7%
Virginia Commonwealth University
C- ROI score
- 6.20
- Net price
- $23,433
- Earnings 10y
- $58,128
- Acceptance
- 92.6%
University of Richmond
C- ROI score
- 6.08
- Net price
- $31,309
- Earnings 10y
- $76,178
- Acceptance
- 22.2%
Liberty University
D- ROI score
- 3.82
- Net price
- $29,357
- Earnings 10y
- $44,813
- Acceptance
- 99%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Virginia schools with positive Geography and Cartography program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.65 (8 public, 3 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
George Mason University in Fairfax, VA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Virginia colleges are in this list?
11 Virginia colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.