Best Geography Schools Near Juneau, AK (2026)

Juneau, Alaska is home to about 25,473 residents. In Alaska, the top-earning geography-related role is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers at a median $107,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Geography Schools to Juneau

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer geography programs near Juneau, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Juneau city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska geography page.


Geography Wages Near Juneau

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Alaska, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $89,170
Surveyors $99,550
Urban and Regional Planners $93,860
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $107,410
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,960
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,960

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.




Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Alaska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Alaska are: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($107,410), Computer Occupations, All Other ($105,960), Surveyors ($99,550). Wages for Juneau workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Juneau

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Juneau:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.