Best Geography Schools Near Methuen, MA (2026)

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

Methuen, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs. Methuen has a population of about 49,917. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $121,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Methuen

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

Salem State University

Salem, MA 22.0 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,662
Avg net price $15,996/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tufts University

Medford, MA 22.8 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 32.1 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,874
Avg net price $14,262/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA 32.7 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,349
Avg net price $16,114/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA 46.4 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,624
Avg net price $13,381/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clark University

Worcester, MA 46.5 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,381
Avg net price $28,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,867
Out‑of‑state$58,867
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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA 52.7 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,466
Avg net price $16,383/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,808
Out‑of‑state$17,948
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 72.2 miles from Methuen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Geography Wages Near Methuen

Methuen is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A MA statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $90,910 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,943
Surveyors $94,970 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $87,692
Urban and Regional Planners $103,460 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $95,531
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $102,730 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,857
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $101,870 MA statewide $94,063
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $100,360 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,669
Computer Occupations, All Other $121,230 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,939

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.

Methuen at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Methuen, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Methuen. The closest is Salem State University in Salem, MA (22.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Framingham State University (32.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Methuen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Methuen are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($121,230), Urban and Regional Planners ($103,460), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($102,730). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrence instead of Methuen?

Lawrence, MA is 2.7 miles from Methuen 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.

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 Methuen

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

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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