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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular majors students study are Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Environmental Biology. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 65 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,242
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, PA At Elizabethtown College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, Engineering, and General. In fact, Elizabethtown College awards 58 degrees per year to Behavioral Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,453
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,367
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Principia College Elsah, IL At Principia College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mass Communication/Media Studies, Education, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Principia College awards 7 degrees annually to Mass Communication/Media Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,101
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Blackburn College Carlinville, IL At Blackburn College, the most popular majors students study are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Blackburn College awards 11 degrees annually to Early Childhood Education and Teaching majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $50,317
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,293
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Each year, Whitman College awards about 34 degrees to students majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA At East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Natural Resources Management and Policy, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,100 Median Starting Salary $54,872
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $52,334
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 177 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,371
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $46,713
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,742
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Each year, Plymouth State University grants around 84 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,841
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Every year, Cornerstone University grants around 39 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,717
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $52,176
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 289 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,631
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Providence College Providence, RI Each year, Providence College grants around 152 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and......view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,821
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA At Mary Baldwin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Mary Baldwin University awards 37 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,418
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Each year, Ferris State University grants around 143 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Police Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,927
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS At Washburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,866
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Fort Lewis College Durango, CO At Fort Lewis College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Environmental Studies. In fact, Fort Lewis College grants 57 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,556
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Barnard College New York, NY At Barnard College, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Neuroscience. In fact, Barnard College awards 99 degrees per year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,198
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 54 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Pastoral Studies/Counseling....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $52,304
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Wingate University Wingate, NC At Wingate University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Wingate University awards 60 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,756
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Every year, Southern Nazarene University grants about 76 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Organizational Behavior Studies, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,870
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,262
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Bethel University McKenzie, TN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Organizational Leadership, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. In fact, Bethel University awards 100 degrees per year to graduating Organizational Leadership students....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $49,124
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Saint Edward's University Austin, TX Annually, Saint Edward's University grants around 85 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,025
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Northwestern College Orange City, IA Every year, Northwestern College awards about 44 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,196
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 32 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $47,993
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN At Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Business Analytics....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,957
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. DePauw University Greencastle, IN Every year, DePauw University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN At Grace College and Theological Seminary, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Grace College and Theological Seminary grants 45 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,280
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC At the University of Mount Olive, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,572
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,041
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About Environmental Biology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and natural history of living populations, communities, species, and ecosystems in relation to dynamic environmental processes. Includes instruction in biodiversity, molecular genetic and genomic evolution, mesoscale ecology, computational biology and modeling, conservation biology, local and global environmental change, and restoration ecology.

While Environmental Biology has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Environmental Biology all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Colorado. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Biology is $40,900.

Popularity of Environmental Biology Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Environmental Biology, include Conservation Scientists and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying careers, like Biological Scientists, All Other. the most in-demand position for Environmental Biology majors is Biological Scientists, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Biology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Environmental Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

364

Female Students

227 (62%)

Male Students

137 (37%)

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#1 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

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1,150–1,330

$53,242

#2 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

89%

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1,100–1,310

$52,686

#3 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

78%

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1,110–1,320

$55,453

#4 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

89%

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1,150–1,320

$55,367

#5 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

44%

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1,030–1,220

$51,101

#6 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

63%

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890–1,150

$50,317

#7 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

85%

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1,190–1,370

$53,293

#8 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

38%

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1,330–1,480

$56,239

#9 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

92%

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1,010–1,180

$53,636

#10 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

94%

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940–1,150

$51,849

#11 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

77%

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$54,872

#12 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

85%

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910–1,130

$52,334

#13 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

65%

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1,210–1,400

$59,371

#14 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

75%

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1,010–1,260

$46,713

#15 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

52%

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1,010–1,240

$52,742

#16 Best College for Environmental Biology in the U.S.

88%

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