Best Geography Schools Near Oregon, OH (2026)

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

Oregon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs. Oregon has a population of about 19,821. Median household income is $82,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning geography-related role is Geography Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $81,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Oregon

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

Toledo, OH 9.4 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.2 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH 95.8 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,624
Avg net price $20,897/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 107.4 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 113.9 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 116.5 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 118.8 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 133.7 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Oregon

Oregon is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A OH statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $72,290 Toledo, OH $79,005
Surveyors $78,140 Toledo, OH $85,399
Urban and Regional Planners $79,950 OH statewide $87,377
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $81,220 OH statewide $88,765
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $81,290 OH statewide $88,842
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,070 Toledo, OH $88,601
Computer Occupations, All Other $64,430 Toledo, OH $70,415

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.

Oregon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $82,467 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Oregon, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Oregon. The closest is Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne State University (52.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Oregon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Oregon are: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($81,290), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($81,220), Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health ($81,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Oregon?

Toledo, OH is 7.7 miles from Oregon 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 Oregon an affordable place to study geography?

Oregon’s median household income of $82,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oregon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Oregon

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

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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