by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of environmental studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 820 bachelor's degrees in environmental studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The ecosystem studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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 bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Environmental Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental studies.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in environmental studies has to take a look at Yale University. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Yale University
Harvard University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Harvard University
It's hard to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Brown University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in environmental studies needs to check out Colby College. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Colby College
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Northeastern University
Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from University of Connecticut
Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the remote town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Dartmouth College
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Tufts University
UVM is a large public university located in the city of Burlington.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from University of Vermont
Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in environmental studies from Boston College
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BA in Anthropology - Environmental Sustainability
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Explore the best environmental studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 285 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 112 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 33 |
| Vermont | 289 | 218 |
| Maine | 281 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 82 |
Environmental Studies is one of 3 different types of Natural Resources Conservation programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 1,026 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 176 |
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