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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Each year, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill awards about 86 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 223 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,264
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Vincennes University Vincennes, IN At Vincennes University, the most popular majors students study are Industrial Technology/Technician, Securities Services Administration/Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT Every year, Community College of Vermont awards about 102 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND At Sitting Bull College, only two majors are offered: General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH At the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College, only two majors are offered: Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Pamlico Community College Grantsboro, NC At Pamlico Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Natural Resources/Conservation, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD At Hagerstown Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 423 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Little Priest Tribal College Winnebago, NE At Little Priest Tribal College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, and American Indian/Native American Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. North Shore Community College Danvers, MA At North Shore Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY At Niagara County Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA At Iowa Lakes Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Sierra College grants 537 degrees annually to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden, NY Every year, Tompkins Cortland Community College awards around 126 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ohlone College Fremont, CA At Ohlone College, the three most popular college majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Ohlone College grants 454 degrees every year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Every year, SUNY Westchester Community College awards about 310 degrees to those majoring in Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 493 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA At Mount Wachusett Community College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Sociology, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Lake Tahoe Community College grants 51 degrees per year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD At the College of Southern Maryland, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. San Diego City College San Diego, CA At San Diego City College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, San Diego City College grants 96 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA At Feather River Community College District, only one major is offered: Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Each year, Montgomery County Community College grants about 234 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA At Santa Monica College, only one major is offered: Visual and Performing Arts, Other. On average, 27 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH At the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College, only one major is offered: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR At Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 355 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI At Henry Ford College, only one major is offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Typically, 5 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN At Minnesota State Community and Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Electrician, Graphic Design, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. In fact, Minnesota State Community and Technical College awards 49 degrees every year to Electrician majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA At West Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Typically, 56 students are awarded a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA At East Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY Annually, Columbia-Greene Community College grants around 63 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY Annually, Ulster County Community College awards around 123 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable, MA Annually, Cape Cod Community College awards around 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 20 degrees to those majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA At Sacramento City College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#47 #47 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only two majors are offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
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About Environmental Studies

A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.

California awards the most Associates degrees in Environmental Studies of all US states with 86 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Environmental Studies can expect approximately 64% percent of their classmates to be women and 36% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies is $44,450.

Popularity of Environmental Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying career for Environmental Studies majors is Compliance Officers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Environmental Studies can prepare you for is Compliance Officers.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

217

Female Students

139 (64%)

Male Students

78 (35%)

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