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2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in environmental science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality environmental science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the environmental science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k 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 a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 34 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Environmental Science Report

#2

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of West Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 15 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UWF also took the #7 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 The University of West Florida are $24,894.

Read more about Environmental Science at UWF

#3

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #3 spot on the list. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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 University are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Emory University

#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 3 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #1 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 University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Virginia

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at NC State

#8 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #8 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at USF Tampa

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Marshall University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, this fairly large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

Marshall University also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Marshall University Environmental Science Report

#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 $30-$48k ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

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 Florida Gulf Coast University Environmental Science Report

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s 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

#5 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #5 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 22 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best Environmental Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Read more about Environmental Science at GMU

#13

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

With a ranking of #13, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 1 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 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 Miami are $40,220.

Read more about Environmental Science at U Miami

#14

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Tuskegee University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Tuskegee University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tuskegee, Alabama. It awarded 4 masters’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Tuskegee also took the #11 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 Tuskegee are $23,398.

Full Tuskegee Environmental Science Report

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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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