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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,230 Est. Net Price * $13,880 Median Starting Salary $53,092
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $42,342 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $6,868 Median Starting Salary $50,142
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,297 Median Starting Salary $51,956
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 108 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $7,668 Median Starting Salary $47,834
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS At Jackson State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work. In fact, Jackson State University awards 137 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,060 Est. Net Price * $19,892 Median Starting Salary $50,512
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Science 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 Natural Resources Management and Policy....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Est. Net Price * $19,644 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,762 Median Starting Salary $58,836
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA At the University of California-Merced, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Engineering, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,232 Median Starting Salary $50,135
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,511 Median Starting Salary $52,978
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 347 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $17,425 Median Starting Salary $52,921
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,233 Median Starting Salary $57,177
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Annually, the University of California-Santa Barbara awards around 630 degrees to students studying Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Sociology, Communication, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Est. Net Price * $15,283 Median Starting Salary $47,961
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,400 Median Starting Salary $52,326
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 398 degrees to those studying Information Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,900 Median Starting Salary $51,288
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC At North Carolina A & T State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $10,258 Median Starting Salary $52,033
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,917 Median Starting Salary $52,399
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Oregon State University Corvallis, OR At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Oregon State University grants 877 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,868 Median Starting Salary $50,866
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Behavioral Sciences, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $11,140 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $34,770 Median Starting Salary $52,995
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Baylor University awards 317 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Est. Net Price * $49,727 Median Starting Salary $55,931
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Est. Net Price * $15,491 Median Starting Salary $50,673
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 795 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $13,533 Median Starting Salary $49,097
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Science 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 4 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Est. Net Price * $17,831 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 433 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $17,554 Median Starting Salary $51,604
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,380–1,520 Est. Net Price * $15,833 Median Starting Salary $52,038
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $49,802
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $52,883
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $46,439
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,956 Median Starting Salary $50,870
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $51,651
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Science 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, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,282 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $50,945
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 90 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Est. Net Price * $36,364 Median Starting Salary $46,214
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 121 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, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,377 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $55,254
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, New Jersey Institute of Technology awards 234 degrees per year to Information Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,470 Est. Net Price * $16,736 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK At Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $18,291 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Est. Net Price * $21,808 Median Starting Salary $52,451
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $17,354 Median Starting Salary $55,919
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About Environmental Science

A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.

Of the 184 Environmental Science degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, men make up 42% percent and women make up 58% percent of the field of study. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Environmental Science than any other state? In fact, California granted 23 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science is $43,300.

Popularity of Environmental Science Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Environmental Science majors is Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Environmental Science can prepare you for is Compliance Officers.

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These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Science majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

184

Female Students

107 (58%)

Male Students

77 (41%)

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

87%

4

940–1,230

$13,880

$53,092

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

78%

6

1,240–1,440

$42,342

$50,926

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

53%

6

1,030–1,300

$6,868

$50,142

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

44%

7

1,290–1,510

$14,297

$51,956

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

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4

740–980

$7,668

$47,834

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

91%

3

850–1,060

$19,892

$50,512

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

96%

12

1,080–1,340

$18,237

$55,344

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

83%

8

1,150–1,330

$19,644

$55,271

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

87%

8

1,130–1,330

$24,762

$58,836

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

39%

6

980–1,160

$13,232

$50,135

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

87%

5

1,050–1,280

$18,511

$52,978

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

79%

4

1,040–1,280

$17,425

$52,921

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

99%

1

1,020–1,250

$18,233

$57,177

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