2024 Best Environmental Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
30
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
2,309
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #87 in popularity,
environmental studies 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 30 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Environmental Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,309 degrees in environmental studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Environmental Studies School
Your choice of environmental studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Environmental Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Environmental Studies Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Environmental Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Featured Environmental Studies Programs
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Best Schools for Environmental Studies in the Far Western US Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ecosystem studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Ecosystem Studies
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
359
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in environmental studies needs to take a look at University of California - Berkeley. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were roughly 359 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of California - Berkeley
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
80
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in environmental studies has to check out University of California - Davis. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Davis. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were about 80 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of California - Davis
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WA
95
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental studies. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were about 95 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
377
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
University of California - Santa Barbara is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental studies. UCSB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSB is a great university overall.
There were approximately 377 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UCSB in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of California - Santa Barbara
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In CA
39
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.
There were roughly 39 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of California - Irvine
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In CA
SCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 26 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from Santa Clara University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
120
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were about 120 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from Western Washington University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
192
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #102 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.
There were roughly 192 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from University of California - Santa Cruz
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
83
Ecosystem Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 83 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In WA
Wazzu is a very large public university located in the town of Pullman. This university ranks 4th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were approximately 9 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in environmental studies from Washington State University
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