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#1 #1 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Est. Net Price * $14,860 Median Starting Salary $52,296
#2 #2 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 214 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,551 Median Starting Salary $61,400
#3 #3 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,307 Median Starting Salary $52,807
#4 #4 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,250 Est. Net Price * $27,558 Median Starting Salary $53,730
#5 #5 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,353 Median Starting Salary $50,815
#6 #6 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, General Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $52,846
#7 #7 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 145 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,138 Median Starting Salary $50,860
#8 #8 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $9,839 Median Starting Salary $49,899
#9 #9 Best College for Environmental Science in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,956 Median Starting Salary $50,870
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841...view more	93	40%	10	1,310 – 1,450	$14,860	$52,296
University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students...view more	91	62%	6	1,230 – 1,400	$31,551	$61,400
Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 518 degrees to those studying...view more	81	89%	6	990 – 1,200	$15,307	$52,807
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors...view more	78	80%	3	960 – 1,250	$27,558	$53,730
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA At San Francisco State University, the three most popular college majors...view more	77	96%	9	930 – 1,140	$13,353	$50,815
Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 151 degrees to students...view more	58	80%	1	940 – 1,190	$11,740	$52,846
Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN Annually, Tennessee Technological University awards about 145 degrees to...view more	57	83%	1	1,040 – 1,280	$15,138	$50,860
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students...view more	44	74%	1	1,040 – 1,220	$9,839	$49,899
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 degrees to...view more	34	81%	1	990 – 1,240	$14,956	$50,870

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 38 Environmental Science degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, men make up 37% percent and women make up 63% percent of the field of study. Did you know that North Carolina has more students graduating with a degree in Environmental Science than any other state? In fact, North Carolina granted 10 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.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,410	700	7,900	8,200	4%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Climate Change Policy Analysts Environmental Restoration Planners Industrial Ecologists	$78,980	6,900	80,500	85,300	6%
Compliance Officers Environmental Compliance Inspectors Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Government Property Inspectors and Investigators Coroners Regulatory Affairs Specialists Customs Brokers	$75,670	31,000	377,500	394,700	5%
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$51,880	3,800	31,500	31,700	1%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$50,660	3,800	35,000	37,100	6%

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Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

24 (63%)

Male Students

14 (36%)

White (20, 53%)

Asian (6, 16%)

U.S. Nonresident (4, 11%)

Hispanic or Latino (3, 8%)

Black or African American (2, 5%)

Two or more races (2, 5%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Environmental Science

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

40%

10

1,310–1,450

$14,860

$52,296

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

62%

6

1,230–1,400

$31,551

$61,400

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

89%

6

990–1,200

$15,307

$52,807

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

80%

3

960–1,250

$27,558

$53,730

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

96%

9

930–1,140

$13,353

$50,815

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

80%

1

940–1,190

$11,740

$52,846

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

83%

1

1,040–1,280

$15,138

$50,860

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

74%

1

1,040–1,220

$9,839

$49,899

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

81%

1

990–1,240

$14,956

$50,870

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