2026 Best Environmental Health Master’s Degree Schools
Environmental Health programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 108 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best environmental health schools.
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Best Schools for Environmental Health in the United States
See the highest-ranked environmental health schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Environmental Health
Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for environmental health. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 19 environmental health degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $108,479. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. There were roughly 17 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $75,311 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097.
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Students looking for a strong environmental health program will find one at Cornell University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Cornell University awarded about 55 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $44,516 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,133 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for environmental health. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $71,704 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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Johns Hopkins University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 37 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental health degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $70,790 in the first couple years of their career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #6 among the best environmental health schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $70,125 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,490 to complete this degree.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #7 for environmental health this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 25 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $70,387 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #8 for environmental health this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 15 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $69,409. Typical student debt for the program is $18,856.
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Yale University earned the #9 position for environmental health this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. Yale University awarded about 18 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $72,627. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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Boston University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of Boston University earn a median of $68,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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George Washington University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. George Washington University awarded about 23 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental health degree from George Washington University earn around $69,429 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,822 to complete this degree.
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Oregon Health And Science University placed #12 among the best environmental health schools. Oregon Health And Science University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Portland. About 11 environmental health degrees were awarded at Oregon Health And Science University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from Oregon Health And Science University generally make around $61,670. Oregon Health And Science University graduates carry a median of $32,059 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 26 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $60,926 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,203.
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Washington University In St Louis ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. About 93 environmental health degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $59,463 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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Emory University came in at #15 for environmental health this year. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 58 environmental health degrees were awarded at Emory University in the most recent year. Environmental Health graduates of Emory University earn a median of $63,822 early in their careers. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans.
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The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston landed the #16 spot for environmental health this year. Set in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental health degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston earn around $60,515 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,988.
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University Of Iowa earned the #17 position for environmental health this year. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 12 environmental health degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $69,154. Typical student debt for the program is $22,469.
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New York University came in at #18 for environmental health this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 19 environmental health degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental health degree from New York University earn around $66,652 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #19 for environmental health this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 environmental health students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $62,622 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $20,167 in student loans.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 22 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $58,719 early in their careers. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #21 position for environmental health this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania graduates 70% of students within six years. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 10 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year.
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University Of Maryland University College came in at #22 for environmental health this year. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 39 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $65,020 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276.
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Portland State University landed the #23 spot for environmental health this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Portland State University awarded about 11 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental health program make about $36,762 in their early career. Portland State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Oakland University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best environmental health schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public institution. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 21 environmental health degrees were awarded at Oakland University in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental health degree from Oakland University earn around $55,015 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #25 for environmental health this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 15 environmental health degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $55,858 early in their careers. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $28,625 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 27 Environmental Health Schools
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 108 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.