College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2024 Best Environmental Science Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in North Carolina
403 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #91 in popularity, environmental science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Environmental Science Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 403 degrees in environmental science to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Environmental Science School

Best Environmental Science Schools in North Carolina The bioenvironmental sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Environmental Science rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for environmental science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Environmental Science Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Master's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Bioenvironmental Sciences

The bioenvironmental sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Environmental Science Schools in North Carolina. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Environmental Science in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the bioenvironmental sciences degree levels they offer.

Top North Carolina Schools in Bioenvironmental Sciences

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
100 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in environmental science. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in environmental science from North Carolina State University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
79 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you want to pursue a degree in environmental science. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 79 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in environmental science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
99 Bioenvironmental Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in environmental science. Located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 99 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in environmental science from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NC
42.3% Growth in Graduates

Appalachian State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental science. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 26 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in environmental science from Appalachian State University

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC
55.0% Growth in Graduates

WCU is a large public university located in the town of Cullowhee. This university ranks 17th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 20 environmental science students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in environmental science from Western Carolina University

Best Environmental Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Environmental Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 474
Georgia 690 102
Virginia 630 261
Tennessee 624 82
South Carolina 530 28
Kentucky 518 22
Mississippi 501 5
Alabama 500 88
Louisiana 489 46
Arkansas 466 63
West Virginia 410 367

View All Rankings >

One of 3 majors within the Natural Resources Conservation area of study, Environmental Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Bioenvironmental Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Environmental Studies 422
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 219

View All Bioenvironmental Sciences Related Majors >

Notes and References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options