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2027 Best Value Environmental Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
$24,285 Avg Student Debt
$58,951 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Environmental Education Bachelor's Degree Badge [Environmental Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/environmental-education/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for environmental education students.

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2027 Best Value Environmental Education Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the environmental education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Environmental Education Schools

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University Of Georgia earned the #1 spot for value among environmental education schools in the United States. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete the environmental education program here. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $43,129 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental education schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the environmental education program here. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $54,028. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in environmental education will find it at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $18,248. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $25,719. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $40,005 early in their careers. Set against $25,719 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Nevada Reno one of the best values for environmental education. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,769 to complete the environmental education program here. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $47,544 early in their careers. Set against $20,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Idaho one of the best values for environmental education. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the environmental education program here. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $45,327. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants.

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Mississippi State University crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental education schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the environmental education program here. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $41,658. That is a strong return on a $15,750 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Delaware ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental education schools. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,298 to complete the environmental education program here. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $49,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #8 for value in environmental education this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $30,294. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $38,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #9 spot for environmental education value this year. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. Students from in state pay about $14,608 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $28,000. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $41,952. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Vermont crest
University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental education schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $41,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Montana State University earned the #11 position for value in environmental education this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $38,576. That is a strong return on a $24,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #12 spot for environmental education value this year. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $28,500 in student loans. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $58,227. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.

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