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2025 Best Environmental Science Schools

154 Colleges in the United States
9,482 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in environmental science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #91 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 154 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Environmental Science Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9,482 degrees in environmental science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Environmental Science School

Best Environmental Science Schools Your choice of environmental science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Environmental Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Environmental Science Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Master's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Environmental Science Schools list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Environmental Science in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of bioenvironmental sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Bioenvironmental Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA
82 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of California - Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental science. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 82 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
60 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in environmental science. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the midsize city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BS in Environmental Science Program Name

Learn to analyze environmental issues and repair and prevent damage caused by climate change with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
116 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of California - Davis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in environmental science. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Davis. This university ranks 10th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 116 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA
132 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in environmental science needs to look into University of Washington - Seattle Campus. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 132 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
54 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 54 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
64 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the city of Amherst. This university ranks 10th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 64 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
101 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 101 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Masters Degree Type
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance Program Name

Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
86 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were roughly 86 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CA
110 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

UCLA is a very large public university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 110 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
123 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 123 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In CA
53 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 53 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Anthropology - Environmental Sustainability Program Name

Help people live more efficiently and effectively in their environment with this experiential online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In CA

Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 21 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
62 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames. This university ranks 2nd out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 62 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
90 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 90 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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UVM crest
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VT
107 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Burlington, UVM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were approximately 107 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UVM in the most recent year we have data available.

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16
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
138 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 138 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 3 schools for overall quality in the state of Delaware.

There were approximately 21 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT
11.1% Growth in Graduates

UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were approximately 27 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
32 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 32 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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20
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NH

Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.

There were about 21 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent data year.

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21
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AZ
52.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 17 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.

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22
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
88 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #47 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 88 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent data year.

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23
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
60 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 60 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

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24
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
80 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 80 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

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American University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
34 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 7 schools for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 34 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best Environmental Science Schools

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Environmental Science Schools award.

Rank College Location
31 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
32 University of Oregon Eugene, OR
33 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
34 Colby College Waterville, ME
35 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
36 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
37 Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN
38 American Public University System Charles Town, WV
39 Rutgers University - New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
40 Baylor University Waco, TX
41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
42 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
43 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
44 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
45 San Diego State University San Diego, CA
46 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY
47 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
48 University of Denver Denver, CO
49 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
50 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
51 Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA

Environmental Science by Region

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Environmental Science is one of 3 different types of Natural Resources Conservation programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Environmental Studies 10,196
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 2,981
Natural Resources Conservation & Research, Other 267

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