by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for environmental science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 178 master's degrees in environmental science to qualified students.
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Your choice of environmental science for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for environmental science students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Environmental Science Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in environmental science.
It's difficult to beat University of California - Santa Barbara if you want to pursue a master's degree in environmental science. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from University of California - Santa Barbara
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in environmental science has to look into Humboldt State University. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Arcata.More information about a master’s in environmental science from Humboldt State University
San Jose State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in environmental science. San Jose State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in environmental science from San Jose State University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in environmental science needs to take a look at California State University - Fullerton. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from California State University - Fullerton
Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Located in the city of Riverside, UCR is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from University of California - Riverside
CSUMB is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Seaside.More information about a master’s in environmental science from California State University - Monterey Bay
USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in environmental science from University of San Diego
Located in the midsize city of San Bernardino, CSUSB is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from California State University - San Bernardino
Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental science from California State University - Chico
Explore all the Best Environmental Science Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 402 | 19 |
| Oregon | 291 | 30 |
| Hawaii | 110 | 17 |
| Alaska | 65 | 2 |
One of 3 majors within the Natural Resources Conservation area of study, Environmental Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 152 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 61 |
| Natural Resources Conservation & Research, Other | 28 |
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