Best Geography Schools Near Milford, DE (2026)

Milford, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $16,574 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Milford has a population of about 12,193. Median household income is $55,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $137,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Geography Schools to Milford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer geography programs near Milford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milford 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 Delaware schools on the Delaware geography page.


Geography Wages Near Milford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists N/A
Surveyors $82,890
Urban and Regional Planners $67,110
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,640
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,690
Computer Occupations, All Other $137,470

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.


Milford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,193 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,265 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 30.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Milford, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Milford. The closest is Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD (40.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johns Hopkins University (70.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Delaware are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($137,470), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($93,640), Surveyors ($82,890). Wages for Milford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Milford?

Lewes, DE is 17.5 miles from Milford 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 Milford an affordable place to study geography?

Milford’s median household income of $55,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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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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.