Best Geography Schools Near Lewiston, ID (2026)

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

Lewiston, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $8,586 to $25,959 per year for indexed programs. Lewiston has a population of about 34,471. Median household income is $71,047 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $98,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Lewiston

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

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 23.1 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 193.5 miles from Lewiston
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Boise State University

Boise, ID 196.6 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 291.3 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 310.1 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 331.2 miles from Lewiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Geography Wages Near Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA metro area (BLS area code 30300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A ID statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $72,930 ID statewide $79,967
Surveyors $73,940 ID statewide $81,075
Urban and Regional Planners $76,500 ID statewide $83,882
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $91,170 ID statewide $99,967
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A ID statewide –
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,880 Lewiston, ID-WA $67,851
Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700 ID statewide $108,224

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,471 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,047 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Lewiston, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering geography programs near Lewiston. The closest is University of Idaho in Moscow, ID (23.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Washington University (80.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Lewiston?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Lewiston are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($98,700), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($91,170), Urban and Regional Planners ($76,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Moscow instead of Lewiston?

Moscow, ID is 23.3 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study geography?

Lewiston’s median household income of $71,047 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Lewiston

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

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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