by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Environmental Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 162 master's degrees in environmental studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of environmental studies for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for environmental studies students working on their master's degree.
The ecosystem studies 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 Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for environmental studies students seeking a a master's degree.
It's difficult to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a master's degree in environmental studies. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from Duke University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in environmental studies needs to look into University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from University of Georgia
North Carolina State University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in environmental studies. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from North Carolina State University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in environmental studies. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from University of Virginia - Main Campus
UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from University of Kentucky
Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from West Virginia University
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from Virginia Commonwealth University
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Miami.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from Florida International University
Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in environmental studies from College of Charleston
Explore the best environmental studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 18 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 45 |
| Virginia | 331 | 56 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 4 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 28 |
| Alabama | 258 | 2 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 9 |
Environmental Studies is one of 3 different types of Natural Resources Conservation programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 175 |
| Environmental Science | 130 |
| Natural Resources Conservation & Research, Other | 3 |
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