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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 699 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 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,260–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,961
#2 #2 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 776 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,250–1,450 Median Starting Salary $53,816
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,806
#4 #4 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, History, General, Political Science and Government, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $46,826
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Annually, Bard College awards around 150 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 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $55,850
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 456 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,978
#7 #7 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 1155 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,866
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 114 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,500
#9 #9 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 469 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,047
#10 #10 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,785
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Each year, Clark University grants about 77 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $58,427
#12 #12 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 255 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $51,845
#13 #13 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 76 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $51,233
#14 #14 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 208 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Median Starting Salary $58,818
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular majors students study are Conservation Biology, Environmental Biology, and Environmental Studies. In fact, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awards 59 degrees every year to Conservation Biology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,271
#16 #16 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Maine awards 105 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,070–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,344
#17 #17 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 197 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $54,610
#18 #18 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, Organizational Behavior Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,677
#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 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $51,956
#20 #20 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, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,944
#21 #21 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 Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $56,194
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 314 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#23 #23 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Median Starting Salary $51,814
#24 #24 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 436 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,210
#25 #25 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,451
#26 #26 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 1178 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,038
#27 #27 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,039
#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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $49,802
#29 #29 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, Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,970
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 96 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 950–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,165
#31 #31 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, and Environmental Science....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,110 Median Starting Salary $50,744
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 477 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,050–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,392
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 190 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Median Starting Salary $58,766
#34 #34 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 1244 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $47,964
#35 #35 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 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,552
#36 #36 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 561 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,320–1,520 Median Starting Salary $48,460
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL At Tuskegee University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,199
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 1093 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,170–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,288
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,274
#40 #40 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,483
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 840–1,080 Median Starting Salary $50,374
#42 #42 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 566 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,446
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 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, and Financial......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $58,549
#44 #44 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, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 980–1,170 Median Starting Salary $49,604
#45 #45 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,190 Median Starting Salary $53,225
#46 #46 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, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 231 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $53,013
#47 #47 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....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 880–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,067
#48 #48 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, Management Science, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $50,750
#49 #49 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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,968
#50 #50 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,102
#51 #51 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 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,724
#52 #52 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#53 #53 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $51,234
#54 #54 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,247
#55 #55 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Annually, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awards about 339 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $53,164
#56 #56 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 921 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#57 #57 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 185 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 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,926
#58 #58 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 357 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,899
#59 #59 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,761
#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, Neuroscience, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Emory University grants 529 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $50,408
#61 #61 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Each year, the University of Michigan-Dearborn grants about 111 degrees to students studying Electrical and Electronics Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Median Starting Salary $47,783
#62 #62 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 11 SAT Score 950–1,220 Median Starting Salary $50,378
#63 #63 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $48,843
#64 #64 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 Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, and Counseling Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 870–1,160 Median Starting Salary $54,356
#65 #65 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 237 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $54,200
#66 #66 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,673
#67 #67 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Columbus State University grants 110 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $52,541
#68 #68 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 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $50,135
#69 #69 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,743
#70 #70 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 1106 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,440–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,995
#71 #71 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,935
#72 #72 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $55,931
#73 #73 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Median Starting Salary $55,650
#74 #74 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, Finance, and General. In fact, Loyola Marymount University awards 166 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Median Starting Salary $53,852
#75 #75 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 319 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,919
#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, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $47,016
#77 #77 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 394 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,604
#78 #78 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $52,807
#79 #79 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 870 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $49,097
#80 #80 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 819 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 7 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $50,653
#81 #81 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Guam Mangilao, GU Each year, the University of Guam grants around 75 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,543
#82 #82 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,065
#83 #83 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $51,651
#84 #84 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 333 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,270–1,450 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#85 #85 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 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,106
#86 #86 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 64 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,778
#87 #87 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 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,358
#88 #88 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, Animal Sciences, and General. In fact, Tarleton State University grants 238 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,276
#89 #89 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 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $49,339
#90 #90 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,090
#91 #91 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 254 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,452
#92 #92 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL Each year, Bethune-Cookman University awards around 78 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 830–990 Median Starting Salary $50,936
#93 #93 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, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,539
#94 #94 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 116 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 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,214
#95 #95 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA At the University of Northern Iowa, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,366
#96 #96 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 256 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,652
#97 #97 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME At the University of New England, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,687
#98 #98 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 186 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $50,883
#99 #99 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 694 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $51,577
#100 #100 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. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Animal Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,132
#101 #101 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,395
#102 #102 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $50,648
#103 #103 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 2635 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,870
#104 #104 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. California State University-Chico Chico, CA Every year, California State University-Chico awards around 537 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,887
#105 #105 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 378 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 3 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $50,470
#106 #106 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA At Georgia Southern University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,140 Median Starting Salary $53,564
#107 #107 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,621
#108 #108 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Wichita State University Wichita, KS Every year, Wichita State University grants about 224 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 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,214
#109 #109 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 4 SAT Score 760–950 Median Starting Salary $50,218
#110 #110 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 176 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,846
#111 #111 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,142
#112 #112 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 318 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,903
#113 #113 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Lamar University awards 344 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,716
#114 #114 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 1,116 Environmental Science degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 40% percent and women make up 60% 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 176 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

1,116

Female Students

673 (60%)

Male Students

443 (39%)

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

38%

69

1,260–1,480

$47,961

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

30%

27

1,250–1,450

$53,816

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

75%

38

1,160–1,370

$53,806

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

5%

20

1,470–1,570

$46,826

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

52%

10

1,290–1,450

$55,850

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

99%

35

1,080–1,290

$52,978

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

77%

30

1,160–1,400

$50,866

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

75%

53

980–1,230

$52,500

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

74%

18

1,200–1,370

$56,047

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

72%

17

1,040–1,210

$52,785

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

40%

25

1,260–1,420

$58,427

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

97%

11

910–1,200

$51,845

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

84%

17

890–1,090

$51,233

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

28%

11

1,420–1,520

$58,818

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

63%

7

1,150–1,330

$55,271

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

96%

15

1,070–1,330