Best Geography Schools Near Henderson, NV (2026)

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

Henderson, Nevada is home to about 324,523 residents. Median household income is $88,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $102,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Henderson

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

Reno, NV 357.1 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,614
Avg net price $15,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 121

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Henderson

Henderson is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A NV statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $96,450 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,257
Surveyors $79,140 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,982
Urban and Regional Planners $85,920 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,749
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,910 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $84,741
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A NV statewide –
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,600 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,437
Computer Occupations, All Other $102,140 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $101,936

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 324,523 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,654 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Henderson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Henderson are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($102,140), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($96,450), Urban and Regional Planners ($85,920). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Las Vegas instead of Henderson?

North Las Vegas, NV is 19.1 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study geography?

Henderson’s median household income of $88,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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 Henderson

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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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