Best Geography Schools Near Meriden, CT (2026)

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

Meriden, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs. Meriden has a population of about 60,418. Median household income is $68,617 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $127,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Meriden

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer geography programs near Meriden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meriden 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 Meriden. 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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#1

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 10.9 miles from Meriden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 16.2 miles from Meriden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 19.0 miles from Meriden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 33.8 miles from Meriden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Meriden

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $84,100
Surveyors $76,730
Urban and Regional Planners $99,880
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $61,810
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $105,470
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,070
Computer Occupations, All Other $127,720

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.

Meriden at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,418 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,617 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Meriden, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Meriden. The closest is Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Holyoke College (50.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Connecticut are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($127,720), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($105,470), Urban and Regional Planners ($99,880). Wages for Meriden workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Middletown instead of Meriden?

Middletown, CT is 7.2 miles from Meriden 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 Meriden an affordable place to study geography?

Meriden’s median household income of $68,617 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meriden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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 Meriden

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

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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