Best Geography Schools Near Escanaba, MI (2026)

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

Escanaba, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering geography programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $105,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Escanaba

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

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 58.1 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 117.4 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI 140.3 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,045
Avg net price $12,822/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 187.5 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 201.3 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI 205.7 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,584
Avg net price $16,626/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,218
Out‑of‑state$40,218
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 208.4 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 217.9 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,955
Avg net price $10,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Escanaba

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $75,090
Surveyors $72,080
Urban and Regional Planners $78,510
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $80,990
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $81,380
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,080
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,680

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.

Escanaba at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,374 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,169 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering geography programs near Escanaba. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (58.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Michigan University (58.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Michigan are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($105,680), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,380), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($80,990). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba 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 Escanaba an affordable place to study geography?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Escanaba

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

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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