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2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

15 Ranked Colleges
228 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Environmental Science is the 90th most popular major in the country with 9,339 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,145 environmental science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 228 environmental science graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in environmental science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality environmental science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the environmental science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region master’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 6 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Read more about Environmental Science at UW Seattle

#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fullerton. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Fullerton, California, this large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cal State Fullerton Environmental Science Report

#3

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Wazzu Environmental Science Report

#4

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Barbara. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 74 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCSB has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Environmental Science Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Riverside. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 2 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Riverside Environmental Science Report

#10 in overall quality

California State University - San Bernardino landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. California State University - San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, CSUSB has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Bernardino are $17,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at CSUSB

#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#6 in overall quality

San Jose State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in San Jose, California, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

San Jose State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at San Jose State University

#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
#7 in overall quality

Western Washington University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WWU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Washington University are $24,105, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at WWU

#11 in overall quality

California State University - Monterey Bay came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Seaside, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

CSUMB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Monterey Bay are $18,081, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at CSUMB

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, California State University - Chico did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. California State University - Chico is a fairly large school located in Chico, California that handed out 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Chico State also took the #14 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chico State are $18,802, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Chico Environmental Science Report

#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UH Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Hilo, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Hilo are $27,062, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Hawaii at Hilo

#12

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#4 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Corvallis, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Oregon State

#13

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California
#8 in overall quality

Humboldt State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized school located in Arcata, California that handed out 8 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Humboldt State University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Humboldt State University are $18,802, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Humboldt State University Environmental Science Report

#14

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

Portland State University also took the #12 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at Portland State University

#15

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of San Diego is located in San Diego, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

USD also took the #5 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $28,410.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of San Diego

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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