Best Geography Schools Near Ferguson, MO (2026)

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

Ferguson, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering geography programs. Ferguson has a population of about 18,350. Median household income is $46,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $108,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Ferguson

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

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 7.0 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 8.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 110.3 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 194.7 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 231.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Park University

Parkville, MO 237.4 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 268.3 miles from Ferguson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,885
Avg net price $16,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Ferguson

Ferguson is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers $102,040 MO statewide $107,298
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $76,950 St. Louis, MO-IL $80,915
Surveyors $65,560 St. Louis, MO-IL $68,938
Urban and Regional Planners $80,270 St. Louis, MO-IL $84,406
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $78,630 St. Louis, MO-IL $82,681
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $83,530 MO statewide $87,834
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,050 St. Louis, MO-IL $64,196
Computer Occupations, All Other $108,450 St. Louis, MO-IL $114,038

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.

Ferguson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,350 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Ferguson, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering geography programs near Ferguson. The closest is Washington University in St Louis in St. Louis, MO (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln Land Community College (76.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Ferguson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Ferguson are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($108,450), Geographers ($102,040), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($83,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Florissant instead of Ferguson?

Florissant, MO is 3.9 miles from Ferguson 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 Ferguson an affordable place to study geography?

Ferguson’s median household income of $46,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferguson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Ferguson

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

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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