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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, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 143 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,826
#2 #2 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 82 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $44,907
#3 #3 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 114 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,330
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 101 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Median Starting Salary $54,046
#5 #5 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $49,923
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA Every year, the University of California-Davis awards about 903 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Median Starting Salary $48,476
#7 #7 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 53 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $44,217
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 244 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,116
#9 #9 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, Behavioral Sciences, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 684 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $49,720
#10 #10 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Median Starting Salary $55,650
#11 #11 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 and Information Sciences, Other, Computer Science, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $45,584
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 222 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $54,065
#13 #13 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 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,508
#14 #14 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 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 1106 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,440–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,995
#16 #16 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,101
#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 921 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 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#18 #18 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 561 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 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#19 #19 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,216
#20 #20 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 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,337
#21 #21 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, Environmental Biology, and Environmental Studies. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 59 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#22 #22 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 Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY Every year, Kentucky State University awards about 57 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 800–930 Median Starting Salary $53,143
#24 #24 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, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 235 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,126
#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 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $48,910
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 197 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,161
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Prescott College Prescott, AZ Each year, Prescott College grants about 26 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Environmental Studies, and Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,046
#28 #28 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 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,257
#29 #29 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 13 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,754
#30 #30 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, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Georgetown University grants 285 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,659
#31 #31 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,085
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $50,269
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 112 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,837
#34 #34 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 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,964
#35 #35 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, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,862
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $48,815
#38 #38 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, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $51,611
#39 #39 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, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,944
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,435
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 564 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,910
#42 #42 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, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 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
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,907
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,188
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,394
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA Annually, Virginia Wesleyan University grants about 37 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,034
#47 #47 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 598 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, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#48 #48 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,931
#49 #49 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $53,749
#50 #50 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 510 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,300 Median Starting Salary $53,505
#51 #51 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, Civil Engineering, General, and Engineering/Industrial Management. In fact, Clarkson University awards 125 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $54,958
#52 #52 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 Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania grants 64 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,954
#53 #53 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#54 #54 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 211 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 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,480
#55 #55 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 324 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,147
#56 #56 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 187 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#57 #57 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 190 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 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,128
#58 #58 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 348 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,273
#59 #59 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Every year, Utah State University awards around 340 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 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $51,936
#60 #60 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, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,696
#61 #61 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Annually, Southern Connecticut State University awards around 163 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 830–1,100 Median Starting Salary $55,181
#62 #62 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 314 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#63 #63 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 133 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,952
#64 #64 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#65 #65 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#66 #66 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,646
#67 #67 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,648
#68 #68 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Every year, Frostburg State University awards about 147 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,085
#69 #69 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 299 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,318
#70 #70 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 152 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,486
#71 #71 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 98 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 3 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $47,834
#72 #72 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Antioch University-New England Keene, NH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#73 #73 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,877
#74 #74 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 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $52,387
#75 #75 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 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,236
#76 #76 Best College for Environmental Studies in the U.S. Ana G. Mendez University Orlando, FL Every year, Ana G- Mendez University awards about 176 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 3 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 149 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Environmental Studies can expect approximately 63% percent of their classmates to be women and 37% 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

1,427

Female Students

901 (63%)

Male Students

526 (36%)

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

5%

143

1,470–1,570

$46,826

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

4%

82

1,460–1,560

$44,907

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

5%

114

1,510–1,570

$46,330

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

78%

101

1,270–1,440

$54,046

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

5%

62

1,510–1,560

$49,923

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

44%

33

1,180–1,420

$48,476

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

4%

53

1,510–1,590

$44,217

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

73%

22

1,140–1,330

$54,116

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

73%

18

1,180–1,390

$49,720

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

66%

46

1,330–1,460

$55,650

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

11%

49

1,330–1,540

$45,584

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

11%

25

1,460–1,540

$54,065

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97%

23

1,060–1,340

$51,508

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16%

22

1,420–1,540

$53,552

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6%

31

1,440–1,530

$52,995

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96%

18

1,150–1,310