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#1 #1 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 661 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 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,961
#2 #2 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 Natural Resources Management and Policy, Environmental Biology, and Conservation Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,944
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 117 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 105 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,165
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Annually, the University of Hawaii at Hilo grants around 67 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, and Pharmacy....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,233
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Each year, California State University-Monterey Bay grants about 290 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,845
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Annually, Bard College awards around 149 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Fine/Studio Arts, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, English Language and Literature/Letters, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,850
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay awards about 192 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,610
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Science 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, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,826
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 689 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,816
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,744
#13 #13 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,135
#14 #14 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 424 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,806
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 100 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $58,427
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 401 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,047
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME At Unity Environmental University, the most popular majors students study are Animal Sciences, Other, Conservation Biology, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. In fact, Unity Environmental University awards 72 degrees per year to Animal Sciences, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,970
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,785
#20 #20 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, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,956
#21 #21 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#22 #22 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#23 #23 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 11 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#25 #25 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 911 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,866
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Goshen College Goshen, IN Every year, Goshen College grants about 23 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Environmental Science, Accounting, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 880–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,067
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 355 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,200
#28 #28 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 12 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $49,802
#29 #29 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,451
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Median Starting Salary $58,549
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#32 #32 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 645 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,288
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 391 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,392
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,378
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At the University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,102
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 218 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,274
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,446
#40 #40 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,106
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,650
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 422 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,408
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 215 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,766
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2066 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,374
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 11 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Health, Biological and Physical Sciences, Parks, and Recreation and Leisure Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,356
#47 #47 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 428 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#48 #48 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX At the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,604
#49 #49 Best College for Environmental Science 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,964
#50 #50 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 218 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,358
#51 #51 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 480 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 Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#52 #52 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA At California State University-Dominguez Hills, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 760–950 Median Starting Salary $50,218
#53 #53 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 414 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 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,604
#54 #54 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,919
#55 #55 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 389 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,899
#56 #56 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 285 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#57 #57 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,843
#58 #58 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO At Southeast Missouri State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Southeast Missouri State University grants 139 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,225
#59 #59 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,483
#60 #60 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,339
#61 #61 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 135 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,926
#62 #62 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 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,038
#63 #63 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, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#64 #64 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 896 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,653
#65 #65 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Every year, Stephen F Austin State University grants about 270 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $53,452
#66 #66 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 224 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,818
#67 #67 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 502 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,807
#68 #68 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 834 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,097
#69 #69 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,247
#70 #70 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $50,945
#71 #71 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,068
#72 #72 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 137 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,132
#73 #73 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awards about 470 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,164
#74 #74 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, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,142
#75 #75 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Columbus State University Columbus, GA At Columbus State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,541
#76 #76 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#77 #77 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 195 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $53,013
#78 #78 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,673
#79 #79 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Brigham Young University Provo, UT At Brigham Young University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Exercise Physiology, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,750
#80 #80 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Guam Mangilao, GU Each year, the University of Guam grants around 70 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,543
#81 #81 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA At Loyola Marymount University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,320–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,852
#82 #82 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,065
#83 #83 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 149 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $47,783
#84 #84 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 354 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,470
#85 #85 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 2652 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 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,870
#86 #86 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,214
#87 #87 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Annually, California State University-San Bernardino awards about 768 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 820–1,020 Median Starting Salary $51,577
#88 #88 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 498 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,887
#89 #89 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 197 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#90 #90 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL At Tuskegee University, the most popular majors students study are Animal Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tuskegee University grants 62 degrees per year to graduating Animal Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,199
#91 #91 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 Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,651
#92 #92 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 211 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 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $50,648
#93 #93 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 212 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,883
#94 #94 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 280 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,652
#95 #95 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 226 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#96 #96 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 513 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,260 Median Starting Salary $52,210
#97 #97 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tennessee State University Nashville, TN At Tennessee State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,968
#98 #98 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX At Tarleton State University, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 233 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,276
#99 #99 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Lamar University Beaumont, TX At Lamar University, the three most popular college majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Lamar University awards 280 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,716
#100 #100 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,271
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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 1,117 Environmental Science degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 36% percent and women make up 64% 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 202 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.

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

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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.

Top Paying Careers

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

1,117

Female Students

711 (63%)

Male Students

406 (36%)

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

33%

79

1,260–1,480

$47,961

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

63%

11

1,310–1,430

$55,271

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

93%

18

1,110–1,330

$52,944

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

76%

44

1,000–1,240

$52,500

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

84%

26

1,040–1,240

$50,165

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

60%

22

880–1,130

$51,233

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

97%

20

900–1,210

$51,845

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

52%

10

1,320–1,440

$55,850

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

73%

21

970–1,180

$54,610

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

4%

36

1,470–1,570

$46,826

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

31%

17

1,240–1,450

$53,816

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

92%

12

1,010–1,270

$50,744

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

92%

8

980–1,160

$50,135

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

77%

59

1,140–1,340

$51,677

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

82%

37

1,220–1,390

$53,806

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

40%

26

1,310–1,460