68 Best Private Geography Universities in the USA

Compare 936 programs at 68 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 936 Universities 68 Scholarships 57

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Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1853

US #1 QS World #123 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,786/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $86,182
Students: 7,857

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Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1769

US #7 QS World #223 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,519/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $97,434
Students: 4,541

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,586/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $90,873
Students: 11,182

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1876

US #93 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $87,555
Students: 5,693

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,860/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $91,885
Students: 7,569

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Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #129 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,612/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $97,800
Students: 6,442

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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,079/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $71,530
Students: 11,737

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $34,192/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $60,126
Students: 4,841

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Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana · Private University · Est. 1859

US #150 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,578/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $63,191
Students: 2,083

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Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $33,062/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $59,950
Students: 5,520

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,398/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $70,783
Students: 7,267

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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,564/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $75,790
Students: 32,952

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Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $34,176/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $69,039
Students: 6,488

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Geography programmes report a median $36,488 two years after finishing, across 161 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,468.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Geography universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Washington University in St Louis, Dartmouth College, University of Miami. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Geography universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Geography universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Geography universities in the USA

This page lists private Geography universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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