Best Geography Schools Near Edmond, OK (2026)

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

Edmond, Oklahoma has 4 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $4,059 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Edmond has a population of about 95,618. Median household income is $102,032 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers at a median $119,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Edmond

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

Edmond, OK 3.3 miles from Edmond
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Edmond

Edmond is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A OK statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $91,500 Oklahoma City, OK $101,217
Surveyors $63,880 Oklahoma City, OK $70,664
Urban and Regional Planners $89,980 Oklahoma City, OK $99,535
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $119,990 Oklahoma City, OK $132,732
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $84,170 OK statewide $93,108
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,400 Oklahoma City, OK $85,619
Computer Occupations, All Other $104,060 Oklahoma City, OK $115,111

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.

Edmond at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 95,618 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $102,032 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 55.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Edmond, OK?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering geography programs near Edmond. The closest is University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (36.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Edmond?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Edmond are: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($119,990), Computer Occupations, All Other ($104,060), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($91,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Midwest City instead of Edmond?

Midwest City, OK is 14.4 miles from Edmond 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 Edmond an affordable place to study geography?

Edmond’s median household income of $102,032 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edmond while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Edmond

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

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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