Best Geography Schools Near Pascagoula, MS (2026)

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

Pascagoula, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs. Pascagoula has a population of about 21,812. Median household income is $43,286 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers at a median $122,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Pascagoula

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

Hattiesburg, MS 80.9 miles from Pascagoula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,140
Avg net price $21,708/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS 266.2 miles from Pascagoula
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,991
Avg net price $13,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Geography Wages Near Pascagoula

Pascagoula is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A MS statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists N/A MS statewide –
Surveyors $61,890 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $68,767
Urban and Regional Planners $60,280 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $66,978
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $122,100 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $135,667
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $75,130 MS statewide $83,478
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,600 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $71,778
Computer Occupations, All Other $100,900 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $112,111

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.

Pascagoula at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,812 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,286 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Pascagoula, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Pascagoula. The closest is University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (31.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Orleans (93.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Pascagoula?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Pascagoula are: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($122,100), Computer Occupations, All Other ($100,900), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($75,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Pascagoula?

Biloxi, MS is 24.6 miles from Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula an affordable place to study geography?

Pascagoula’s median household income of $43,286 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pascagoula while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Pascagoula

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

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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