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2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

32 Ranked Colleges
166 Degrees Awarded
$27,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

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 Doctorate” 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.

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” ranking looked at 32 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in environmental science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent environmental science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the environmental science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Environmental Science

#1

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. South Dakota State University is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. 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 more about Environmental Science at South Dakota State University

#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Iowa State also made our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Iowa State

#3

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana
#17 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Montana State University landed the #3 spot on the list. MSU Bozeman is a fairly large school located in Bozeman, Montana that handed out 9 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, MSU Bozeman has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Bozeman are $21,446, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at Montana State University

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#24 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate. Located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan also made our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359.

Full Central Michigan Environmental Science Report

#5

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 that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

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

Read more about Environmental Science at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. UNH is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 9 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #2 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

Read more about Environmental Science at UNH

#7

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

With a ranking of #7, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Kansas State University is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 2 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at K -State are $24,115, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Environmental Science at Texas A&M Corpus Christi

#9

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#21 in overall quality

Ball State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Ball State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ball State Environmental Science Report

#3 in overall quality

University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. 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 full report on Environmental Science at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 4 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 The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

Read full report on Environmental Science at UT Arlington

#12

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#16 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UMaine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at University of Maine

#7 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #7 rank 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

Full Louisiana State University Environmental Science Report

#14

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 4 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UIUC is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. 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.

Full UIUC Environmental Science Report

#16

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#8 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took the #8 spot in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Environmental Science at UMCP

#17

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, UCLA has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of California - Los Angeles

#18

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Environmental Science at University of California - Santa Barbara

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Syracuse, New York, this small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, ESF has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at ESF are $24,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Environmental Science at ESF

#20

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#20 in overall quality

Oregon State University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Oregon State is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 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 Oregon State University are $28,121.

Full Oregon State University Environmental Science Report

#21

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

Portland State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Portland State University is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 1 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

#22

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#14 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #14 rank 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 IU Bloomington are $33,338.

Read more about Environmental Science at Indiana University - Bloomington

#23

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree bioenvironmental sciences students list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Environmental Science Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Environmental Science Report

#24

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees 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 University of Oregon

#24

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Bioenvironmental Sciences Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 3 doctorate’s bioenvironmental sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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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