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#1

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

Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 3,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$23,624

Median Starting Salary

$53,328

#2

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

Montana Technological University
Butte, MT

In general, Montana Technological University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$16,045

Median Starting Salary

$45,264

#3

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

Regis University
Denver, CO

Regis University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 5,550 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$26,377

Median Starting Salary

$49,894

#4

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

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,962

Median Starting Salary

$55,485

#5

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

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Overall, SUNY Brockport is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 7,680 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$16,261

Median Starting Salary

$51,642

#6

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

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$9,205

Median Starting Salary

$45,952

#7

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

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$52,686

#8

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

Troy University
Troy, AL

Troy University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

940–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$13,187

Median Starting Salary

$49,689

#9

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

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Generally, Governors State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

830–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$9,833

Median Starting Salary

$49,525

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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 Masters 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 Biological Scientists, All Other and Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, 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 Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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
43
Female Students
31 (72%)
Male Students
12 (27%)

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