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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 64 degrees to students majoring in Animal Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 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 162 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $51,264
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Studies 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 1 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,362
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi grants about 131 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT At Sterling College, the three most popular college majors students study are Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture, Ecology, and Outdoor Education. In fact, Sterling College grants 10 degrees every year to Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,249
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Social Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND At Sitting Bull College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Environmental Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT Every year, Community College of Vermont awards about 114 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
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA At Santa Rosa Junior College, only two majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati Manati, PR At Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati, the most popular majors students study are Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, and Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 234 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 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#12 #12 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, 16 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY Annually, Ulster County Community College awards around 96 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#14 #14 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Each year, Montgomery County Community College grants about 195 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 511 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#17 #17 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, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#18 #18 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, Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other, and Environmental Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#19 #19 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, Agricultural Production Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#21 #21 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 347 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
#22 #22 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#23 #23 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 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#24 #24 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, 66 students are awarded a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#25 #25 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, 7 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, only one major is offered: Education, General. Typically, 37 students are awarded a degree in Education, General every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#28 #28 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Every year, SUNY Westchester Community College awards about 285 degrees to those majoring in Humanities/Humanistic Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#30 #30 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#31 #31 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#32 #32 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden, NY Every year, Tompkins Cortland Community College awards around 127 degrees to students studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#34 #34 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, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other, and Welding Technology/Welder....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#35 #35 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#36 #36 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#37 #37 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#38 #38 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies. In fact, San Diego City College grants 101 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....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. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Each year, Amarillo College awards about 342 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Copper Mountain Community College Joshua Tree, CA At Copper Mountain Community College, the most popular majors students study are Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY Annually, Columbia-Greene Community College grants around 105 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
#42 #42 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, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Graphic Design. In fact, Minnesota State Community and Technical College awards 54 degrees every year to Electrician majors....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. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#44 #44 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, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more 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. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 732 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% 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 one major is offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant. Usually, 5 students are awarded a degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant annually. view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#48 #48 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 527 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#49 #49 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, 7 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 96% 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 87 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Environmental Studies can expect approximately 54% percent of their classmates to be women and 46% 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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

193

Female Students

104 (53%)

Male Students

89 (46%)

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

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