Best Geography Schools Near Roseville, MI (2026)

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

Roseville, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs. Roseville has a population of about 47,240. Median household income is $61,222 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $107,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Roseville

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

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 12.3 miles from Roseville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 39.4 miles from Roseville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 52.0 miles from Roseville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 79.8 miles from Roseville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 86.7 miles from Roseville
  • 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

#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 119.3 miles from Roseville
  • 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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#7

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 137.5 miles from Roseville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 137.7 miles from Roseville
  • 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

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

Geography Wages Near Roseville

Roseville is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A MI statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $77,830 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,597
Surveyors $72,420 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $72,203
Urban and Regional Planners $82,080 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,834
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $78,500 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $78,265
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $81,380 MI statewide $81,137
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,300 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $74,078
Computer Occupations, All Other $107,560 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $107,238

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.

Roseville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,240 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,222 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Roseville, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Roseville. The closest is Wayne State University in Detroit, MI (12.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Owens Community College (70.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Roseville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Roseville are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($107,560), Urban and Regional Planners ($82,080), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Clair Shores instead of Roseville?

Saint Clair Shores, MI is 2.4 miles from Roseville 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 Roseville an affordable place to study geography?

Roseville’s median household income of $61,222 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Roseville 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 Roseville

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

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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