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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,377 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,056 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY Generally, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,602 Median Starting Salary $54,644
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,528 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $1,818 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati Manati, PR Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $2,390 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Little Priest Tribal College Winnebago, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,194 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Pamlico Community College Grantsboro, NC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,256 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Columbia College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $22,824 Median Starting Salary $51,264
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,270 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,261 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,889 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Vincennes University Vincennes, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,637 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,853 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,656 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,919 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,506 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,940 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,345 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,569 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Goodwin University East Hartford, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,934 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,621 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia, OH Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,248 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,677 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,474 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,031 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,789 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,213 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,479 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. North Shore Community College Danvers, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,444 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. San Diego City College San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,933 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,800 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,738 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,019 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,540 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Lee College Baytown, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,284 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ohlone College Fremont, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,247 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,178 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,714 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,249 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,180 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,185 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,423 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Las Positas College Livermore, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $5,342 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Prince George's Community College Largo, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,879 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Amarillo College Amarillo, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $4,903 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#47 #47 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,199 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#48 #48 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $3,978 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 101 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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Careers

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.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

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Student Demographics

Total Students

241

Female Students

154 (63%)

Male Students

87 (36%)

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Environmental Studies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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$22,824

$51,264

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

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$6,270

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

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

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

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