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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
177 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,038 environmental science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 177 environmental science graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in environmental science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great environmental science programs and cost less that 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

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

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Environmental Science Report

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

Emory did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at Emory University

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 16 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State Environmental Science Report

#4

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Pensacola, Florida, this fairly large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UWF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at The University of West Florida

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 16 degrees to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read full report on Environmental Science at USF Tampa

#6

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Marshall University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Huntington, West Virginia, and it awarded 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marshall University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Marshall University

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#8

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fort Myers, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

FGCU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FGCU Environmental Science Report

#5 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read more about Environmental Science at Louisiana State University

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that handed out 17 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Chattanooga also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Chattanooga Environmental Science Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UL Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 22 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

Full GMU Environmental Science Report

#13

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #0 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Miami Environmental Science Report

#14

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Tuskegee University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tuskegee not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tuskegee are $23,398.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Tuskegee University

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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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