Environmental Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best environmental education schools.
The school you choose for environmental education can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Environmental Education Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Environmental Education Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for environmental education. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 11 environmental education degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental education degree from University Of Georgia earn around $61,081 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans.
See the full environmental education program report for University Of Georgia
Students looking for a strong environmental education program will find one at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 13 environmental education degrees were awarded at Arizona State University in the most recent year. Environmental Education graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $54,028 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree.
See the full environmental education program report for Arizona State University
Hamline University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best environmental education schools. Hamline University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 18 environmental education degrees were awarded at Hamline University in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental education degree from Hamline University earn around $63,634 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,530 to complete this degree.
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Mississippi State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best environmental education schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Mississippi State. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 11 environmental education students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Environmental Education graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $44,420 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree.
See the full environmental education program report for Mississippi State University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Idaho one of the top schools for environmental education. University Of Idaho is a large public school located in the town of Moscow. University Of Idaho graduates 57% of students within six years. About 19 environmental education degrees were awarded at University Of Idaho in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from University Of Idaho generally make around $45,764. Typical student debt for the program is $29,000.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
