Compare 15 Geospatial Intelligence. programs in the South. Average earnings: $41,046.
With top graduates earning $59,784, Geospatial Intelligence stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Texas A&M University-College Station's Geospatial Intelligence program leads with graduates earning $59,784, well above the $41,934 average across 16 Southern programs. Florida State follows at $58,249, demonstrating that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just a 6.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Florida State leads with a 14.4% family burden, still in the 'Manageable' range.
Highest program earnings: $59,784
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance rate
6.6% payment burden | Excellent
14.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $59,784 | 21 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $58,249 | 39 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $52,528 | 53 | $22,500 | Good | $32,980 | High |
| #4 | $50,263 | 65 | $21,500 | Good | $23,585 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $42,303 | 148 | $21,000 | Manageable | $15,191 | High | |
| #6 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $42,100 | 28 | $19,500 | Manageable | $25,142 | High |
| #7 | $40,515 | 28 | $25,000 | Challenging | $11,776 | High | |
| #8 | $39,956 | 20 | $20,000 | Manageable | $14,229 | High | |
| #9 | $39,879 | 64 | $17,622 | Manageable | $18,946 | High | |
| #10 | $34,638 | 33 | $22,500 | High | $14,301 | High | |
| #11 | St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 15 | $25,563 | High | $16,723 | High |
| #12 | Saint Edward's UniversityPrivate | $31,839 | 15 | $24,803 | High | $28,135 | High |
| #13 | $31,305 | 36 | $18,000 | High | $11,916 | High | |
| #14 | $30,409 | 7 | $20,000 | High | $22,585 | High | |
| #15 | $27,926 | 38 | $22,189 | High | $13,672 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
