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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,541
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Health 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 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. In fact, Cornell University grants 467 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $57,770
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,236
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $57,029
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD Every year, the University of Maryland Global Campus awards about 1651 degrees to students studying Information Science/Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,250
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Health 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 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,394
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Health 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 17 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,501
#10 #10 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Virginia Union University Richmond, VA Annually, Virginia Union University grants about 20 degrees to those majoring in Criminology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–890 Median Starting Salary $57,421
#11 #11 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA Every year, Fort Valley State University grants about 55 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,100 Median Starting Salary $57,396
#12 #12 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $57,570
#13 #13 Best College for Environmental Health 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 30 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Median Starting Salary $53,796
#14 #14 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#15 #15 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS At Mississippi Valley State University, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 760–930 Median Starting Salary $56,776
#16 #16 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#17 #17 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#18 #18 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $52,162
#19 #19 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,243
#20 #20 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#21 #21 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,775
#22 #22 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#23 #23 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $57,406
#24 #24 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#25 #25 Best College for Environmental Health 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 11 SAT Score 970–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,675
#26 #26 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#27 #27 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 184 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#28 #28 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $59,673
#29 #29 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#30 #30 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 172 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#31 #31 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#32 #32 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA At California State University-Northridge, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Radio and Television....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,727
#33 #33 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#34 #34 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,426
#35 #35 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 735 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,051
#36 #36 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 893 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $57,834
#37 #37 Best College for Environmental Health 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 2 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,374
#38 #38 Best College for Environmental Health 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 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#39 #39 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Experimental Psychology. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 532 degrees every year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,220–1,490 Median Starting Salary $60,276
#40 #40 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#41 #41 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. New York Medical College Valhalla, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
#43 #43 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#44 #44 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Science/Studies, and Health Services Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,610
#45 #45 Best College for Environmental Health in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 456 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
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About Environmental Health

A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health, safety, and related ecological issues, and prepares individuals to function as professional environmental health specialists. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, public management, risk assessment, communications, environmental law, occupational health and safety emergency response, and applications such as air quality, food protection, radiation protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, soil quality, noise abatement, housing quality, and environmental control of recreational areas.

While Environmental Health has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students study towards a Doctors degree research scholarship. Students study Environmental Health all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health is $51,200.

Popularity of Environmental Health Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Environmental Health, include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying positions, like Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. the most in-demand position for Environmental Health majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Environmental Health majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

703

Female Students

511 (72%)

Male Students

192 (27%)

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

12%

93

1,480–1,560

$59,541

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

11%

58

1,460–1,550

$55,744

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

9%

55

1,490–1,570

$57,770

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

58%

4

1,300–1,460

$60,236

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

14%

22

1,400–1,510

$57,029

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

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$56,250

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

79%

4

1,250–1,440

$56,262

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

80%

1

1,030–1,240

$61,394

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

86%

17

980–1,220

$55,501

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

98%

7

850–890

$57,421

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

66%

5

950–1,100

$57,396

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

6%

37

1,520–1,580

$57,570

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

39%

30

1,230–1,460

$53,796

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

80%

25

1,260–1,420

$60,118

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

92%

2

760–930

$56,776

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

4%

32

1,510–1,570