Best Geography Schools Near Redmond, OR (2026)

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

Redmond, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering geography programs. Redmond has a population of about 35,161. Median household income is $79,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning geography-related role is Geography Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $113,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Redmond

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

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 15.7 miles from Redmond
  • 2 year
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 93.5 miles from Redmond
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,075
Avg net price $9,123/yr
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  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 95.2 miles from Redmond
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 105.5 miles from Redmond
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 111.2 miles from Redmond
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,592
Avg net price $10,405/yr
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  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Portland State University

Portland, OR 113.5 miles from Redmond
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Geography Wages Near Redmond

Redmond is part of the Bend, OR metro area (BLS area code 13460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A OR statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $86,620 Bend, OR $83,610
Surveyors $96,240 Bend, OR $92,896
Urban and Regional Planners $105,720 Bend, OR $102,046
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $98,110 OR statewide $94,701
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $113,500 OR statewide $109,556
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,560 Bend, OR $90,309
Computer Occupations, All Other $92,220 Bend, OR $89,015

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.

Redmond at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,161 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,789 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Redmond, OR?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering geography programs near Redmond. The closest is Central Oregon Community College in Bend, OR (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oregon (95.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Redmond?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Redmond are: Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($113,500), Urban and Regional Planners ($105,720), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($98,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bend instead of Redmond?

Bend, OR is 15.7 miles from Redmond 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 Redmond an affordable place to study geography?

Redmond’s median household income of $79,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Redmond while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Redmond

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

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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