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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 667 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 72 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 Conservation Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Environmental Biology. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 65 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#4 #4 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 374 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,978
#5 #5 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 747 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,816
#6 #6 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,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,826
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Annually, Bard College awards around 121 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 11 SAT Score 1,320–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,850
#8 #8 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 63 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $51,233
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,806
#10 #10 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,866
#11 #11 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, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $52,944
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 103 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 970–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,165
#13 #13 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, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, and Conservation Biology. In fact, Unity Environmental University awards 117 degrees per year to Animal Sciences, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,970
#14 #14 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 26 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 94 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
#16 #16 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,785
#17 #17 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#18 #18 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 323 degrees every year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,047
#19 #19 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,956
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#21 #21 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 Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#22 #22 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 6 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,135
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Goshen College Goshen, IN Every year, Goshen College grants about 18 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Accounting, and Sign Language Interpretation and Translation....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 880–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,067
#24 #24 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,451
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 209 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Management Science, and Financial Mathematics....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,190–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,549
#26 #26 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 9 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 198 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 18 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,766
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awards about 331 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,164
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $50,392
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,288
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Annually, Alaska Pacific University grants around 9 degrees to those majoring in Biological and Physical Sciences, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Counseling Psychology, Parks, and Recreation and Leisure Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,356
#32 #32 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 12 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#33 #33 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 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,446
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 267 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,200
#35 #35 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 250 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,845
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,039
#38 #38 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 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,843
#39 #39 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 186 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,610
#40 #40 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 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,378
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#42 #42 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 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,102
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL At Tuskegee University, the most popular majors students study are Health and Wellness, General, Animal Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Tuskegee University grants 52 degrees per year to graduating Health and Wellness, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 31% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,199
#44 #44 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 214 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,818
#45 #45 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 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#46 #46 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 361 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 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,604
#47 #47 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,247
#48 #48 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 125 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $47,783
#49 #49 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 7 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $49,802
#50 #50 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, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,650
#51 #51 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 Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,964
#52 #52 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 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 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,919
#53 #53 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 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,106
#54 #54 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 391 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,899
#55 #55 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlands Science and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,744
#56 #56 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2198 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 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,374
#57 #57 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#58 #58 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 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#59 #59 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,274
#60 #60 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 429 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,408
#61 #61 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 948 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 4 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,038
#62 #62 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,070 Median Starting Salary $50,968
#63 #63 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#64 #64 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,995
#65 #65 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 92 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,060–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#66 #66 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 258 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
#67 #67 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 147 degrees to those studying Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,926
#68 #68 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 233 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
#69 #69 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,743
#70 #70 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, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,750
#71 #71 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,778
#72 #72 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,483
#73 #73 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,852
#74 #74 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, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,470 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#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, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $52,541
#76 #76 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,931
#77 #77 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 460 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 5 SAT Score 960–1,290 Median Starting Salary $50,887
#78 #78 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 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 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#79 #79 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Annually, Rutgers University-Newark awards around 187 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,921
#80 #80 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 Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,225
#81 #81 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 812 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 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,097
#82 #82 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 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,339
#83 #83 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 175 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
#84 #84 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,673
#85 #85 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,214
#86 #86 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 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,604
#87 #87 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 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $53,013
#88 #88 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
#89 #89 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 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,651
#90 #90 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 392 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,470
#91 #91 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 6 SAT Score 760–950 Median Starting Salary $50,218
#92 #92 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 872 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,653
#93 #93 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,090
#94 #94 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,539
#95 #95 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 265 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,068
#96 #96 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 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 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,807
#97 #97 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 194 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,358
#98 #98 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 254 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,652
#99 #99 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Guam Mangilao, GU Each year, the University of Guam grants around 64 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,543
#100 #100 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 726 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Sociology, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 820–1,020 Median Starting Salary $51,577
#101 #101 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 2465 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 4 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,870
#102 #102 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 220 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 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#103 #103 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 222 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#104 #104 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 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,142
#105 #105 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, MN At Minnesota State University- Mankato, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,180
#106 #106 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,621
#107 #107 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, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 263 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,276
#108 #108 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 194 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,270 Median Starting Salary $50,648
#109 #109 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,210
#110 #110 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $49,006
#111 #111 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 327 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,716
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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 1,237 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 169 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

1,237

Female Students

794 (64%)

Male Students

443 (35%)

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

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1,260–1,480

$47,961

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

63%

12

1,150–1,330

$55,271

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

76%

39

1,000–1,240

$52,500

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

82%

48

1,080–1,290

$52,978

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

31%

19

1,240–1,450

$53,816

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

4%

34

1,470–1,570

$46,826

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

52%

11

1,320–1,440

$55,850

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

60%

21

880–1,130

$51,233

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

82%

38

1,220–1,390

$53,806

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

77%

36

1,160–1,400

$50,866

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

93%

11

1,110–1,330

$52,944

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

86%

31

970–1,230

$50,165

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

82%

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$57,970

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

15%

26

1,350–1,520

$51,814

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

40%

26

1,310–1,460

$58,427

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

77%

13

1,040–1,210