Best Geography Schools Near Woonsocket, RI (2026)

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

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs, with tuition ranging from $11,808 to $68,432 per year for indexed programs. Woonsocket has a population of about 43,074. Median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning geography-related role is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers at a median $120,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Woonsocket

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

Kingston, RI 35.7 miles from Woonsocket
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
74.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,743
Avg net price $21,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,942
Out‑of‑state$37,146
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Geographers N/A RI statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists N/A RI statewide –
Surveyors $72,470 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,189
Urban and Regional Planners $87,880 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,326
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $120,240 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $118,114
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A RI statewide –
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,330 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,609
Computer Occupations, All Other $101,610 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,813

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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,074 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $58,614 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited geography schools are near Woonsocket, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering geography programs near Woonsocket. The closest is Framingham State University in Framingham, MA (20.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tufts University (34.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Woonsocket?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Woonsocket are: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($120,240), Computer Occupations, All Other ($101,610), Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health ($97,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Attleborough instead of Woonsocket?

North Attleborough, MA is 8.7 miles from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket an affordable place to study geography?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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 Woonsocket

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

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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