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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 123 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,826
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 157 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,330
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1147 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,046
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $44,907
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 204 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,116
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO At Western Colorado University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,101
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA At The Evergreen State College, only two majors are offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,508
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Studies 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 14 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,650
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 875 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,476
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $44,217
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,584
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,923
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,944
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,995
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA At Christopher Newport University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,216
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $54,065
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 258 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,126
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,435
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 456 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,350–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,611
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Prescott College Prescott, AZ Each year, Prescott College grants about 38 degrees to those studying Environmental Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Outdoor Education, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,046
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $48,910
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 578 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,159
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $50,269
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $52,754
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 304 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,936
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,646
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA At Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,954
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $50,337
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Every year, Kentucky State University awards about 48 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $53,143
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $53,394
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $48,815
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Studies 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 10 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,659
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,257
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA At Southern California Institute of Architecture, only one major is offered: Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,085
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 163 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $50,161
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Webster University Saint Louis, MO At Webster University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Art/Art Studies, and General. In fact, Webster University grants 75 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,862
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,964
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 377 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,147
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,999
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#47 #47 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 556 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#48 #48 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Each year, Southern Oregon University grants around 83 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,481
#49 #49 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY Each year, St- John's University-New York grants around 213 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,480
#50 #50 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Clarkson University Potsdam, NY At Clarkson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Mechanical Engineering, Engineering/Industrial Management, Civil Engineering, and General. In fact, Clarkson University awards 138 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,958
#51 #51 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 102 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,837
#52 #52 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $54,940
#53 #53 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 601 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#54 #54 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,273
#55 #55 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,720
#56 #56 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,749
#57 #57 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 131 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,952
#58 #58 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,505
#59 #59 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,128
#60 #60 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#61 #61 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ At Rowan University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Rowan University grants 533 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,675
#62 #62 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 290 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,318
#63 #63 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,274
#64 #64 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Psychology, General, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $51,696
#65 #65 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 97 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#66 #66 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 100 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $47,834
#67 #67 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 194 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,648
#68 #68 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#69 #69 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,486
#70 #70 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Antioch University-New England Keene, NH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#71 #71 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $52,387
#72 #72 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Monterey, CA At Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, only one major is offered: International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,236
#73 #73 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#74 #74 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ana G. Mendez University Orlando, FL Every year, Ana G- Mendez University awards about 282 degrees to those majoring in Graphic Design, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 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.

Massachusetts awards the most Masters degrees in Environmental Studies of all US states with 167 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Environmental Studies can expect approximately 66% percent of their classmates to be women and 34% 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Environmental Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Environmental Studies, include Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health and Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying jobs, like Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary. the most available position for Environmental Studies majors 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.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,509

Female Students

1,002 (66%)

Male Students

507 (33%)

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

4%

123

1,470–1,570

$46,826

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

5%

157

1,500–1,570

$46,330

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

81%

97

1,190–1,400

$54,046

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

4%

105

1,510–1,590

$44,907

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

60%

25

1,170–1,340

$54,116

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

100%

27

1,150–1,310

$56,101

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

96%

27

1,080–1,290

$51,508

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

63%

14

1,150–1,330

$55,271

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

62%

44

1,300–1,450

$55,650

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

17%

34

1,420–1,540

$53,552

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

42%

29

1,180–1,420

$48,476

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

4%

55

1,510–1,590

$44,217

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

11%

37

1,330–1,540

$45,584

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

6%

23

1,520–1,560

$49,923

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

93%

14

1,110–1,330

$52,944

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

5%

36

1,450–1,540