Best Geography Schools Near Flagstaff, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Flagstaff, Arizona has 1 accredited school offering geography programs. Flagstaff has a population of about 76,333. Median household income is $68,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Flagstaff, AZ metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $97,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Flagstaff

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Flagstaff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 2.0 miles from Flagstaff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Flagstaff

Flagstaff is part of the Flagstaff, AZ metro area (BLS area code 22380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A AZ statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $82,260 AZ statewide $82,014
Surveyors $77,490 AZ statewide $77,258
Urban and Regional Planners $78,490 Flagstaff, AZ $78,255
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $85,190 AZ statewide $84,935
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $82,510 AZ statewide $82,263
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,330 Flagstaff, AZ $81,087
Computer Occupations, All Other $97,470 Flagstaff, AZ $97,178

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.

Flagstaff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 76,333 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,041 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Flagstaff, AZ?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering geography programs near Flagstaff. The closest is Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Arizona University (2.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Flagstaff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Flagstaff are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($97,470), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($85,190), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($82,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Prescott Valley instead of Flagstaff?

Prescott Valley, AZ is 56.8 miles from Flagstaff and has its own set of local geography programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Flagstaff an affordable place to study geography?

Flagstaff’s median household income of $68,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Flagstaff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Flagstaff

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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.

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