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2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

32 Ranked Colleges
166 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” 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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 166 environmental science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science (Income $48-$75k)

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #1 spot on the list. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 4 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at UCLA

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at UW Seattle

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Environmental Science Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#22 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Riverside. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UCR is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 2 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at UCR

#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also took the #9 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at UCSB

#7

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IU Bloomington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at IU Bloomington

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #4 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” 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.

Full University of Virginia Environmental Science Report

#6 in overall quality

Iowa State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Iowa State is a large public school situated in Ames, Iowa. It awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Iowa State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State Environmental Science Report

#10

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#8 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of Maryland - College Park

#11

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#16 in overall quality

University of Maine ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UMaine is a fairly large school located in Orono, Maine that handed out 8 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, UMaine has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at UMaine

#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

University of Arizona did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Arizona

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at The University of Texas at Arlington

#14

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#21 in overall quality

Ball State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Ball State is a large public school situated in Muncie, Indiana. It awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ball State, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ball State Environmental Science Report

#2 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNH is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 9 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

Full UNH Environmental Science Report

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Louisiana State University

#17

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

Central Michigan University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Central Michigan is a public institution located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Central Michigan has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Central Michigan Environmental Science Report

#18

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#13 in overall quality

South Dakota State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. South Dakota State is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at South Dakota State University

#19

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #19. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at Portland State University

#20

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#25 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Newark landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Newark, New Jersey, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers Newark, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers Newark are $32,112.

Read more about Environmental Science at Rutgers Newark

#21

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. K -State is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 2 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115.

Read more about Environmental Science at K -State

#22

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#17 in overall quality

Montana State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Bozeman, Montana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

MSU Bozeman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montana State University are $21,446, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Montana State University

#23

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#23 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 4 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at George Mason University

#24

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#25

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $48-$75k list. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at UO

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.

Credits

  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.

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