Best Geography Schools Near Shamokin, PA (2026)

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

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $67,812 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $107,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Shamokin

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

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 16.2 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 20.6 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 29%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $93,807
Avg net price $40,766/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA 44.7 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,775
Avg net price $21,331/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA 55.4 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,246
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 68.4 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 68.4 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA 71.7 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,351
Avg net price $23,726/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 73.5 miles from Shamokin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,148
Avg net price $18,134/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Shamokin

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Geographers N/A
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $73,180
Surveyors $75,950
Urban and Regional Planners $80,810
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,180
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $97,120
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,110
Computer Occupations, All Other $107,230

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 6,890 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Shamokin, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Shamokin. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Millersville University of Pennsylvania (55.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($107,230), Geography Teachers, Postsecondary ($97,120), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($84,180). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study geography?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Shamokin

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

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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