Best Geography Schools Near Bridgeton, NJ (2026)

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

Bridgeton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $16,574 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In New Jersey, the top-earning geography-related role is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers at a median $88,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Bridgeton

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

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 20.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,988
Avg net price $22,408/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,574
Out‑of‑state$26,932
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 184

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ 37.4 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,602
Avg net price $20,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 84.7 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ 87.5 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,991
Avg net price $30,988/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 112.9 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Bridgeton

Bridgeton is part of the Vineland, NJ metro area (BLS area code 47220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A NJ statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $88,480 NJ statewide $92,167
Surveyors $77,160 NJ statewide $80,375
Urban and Regional Planners $86,280 NJ statewide $89,875
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $88,500 NJ statewide $92,188
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $78,540 NJ statewide $81,812
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,210 NJ statewide $82,510
Computer Occupations, All Other $61,100 Vineland, NJ $63,646

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.

Bridgeton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 96.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Chester University of Pennsylvania (41.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Bridgeton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Bridgeton are: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($88,500), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($88,480), Urban and Regional Planners ($86,280). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?

Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton 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.

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 Bridgeton

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

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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