2027 Best Environmental Studies Schools in the New England Region
Environmental Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for environmental studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Environmental Studies in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall environmental studies education in the New England Region.
Top Schools in Environmental Studies
Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in environmental studies. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. Yale University awarded about 197 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental studies degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $54,447. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans.
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Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Harvard University awarded about 116 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $72,276 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Students looking for a strong environmental studies program will find one at Boston College, which ranked #3. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 30 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $49,111 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,200.
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A rank of #4 makes Tufts University one of the top schools for environmental studies. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. Tufts University awarded about 49 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Studies graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $40,044 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,050 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong environmental studies program will find one at Northeastern University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 71 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Northeastern University earn around $51,137 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,430.
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Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best environmental studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. Wesleyan University graduates 93% of students within six years. About 19 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $39,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree.
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Amherst College earned the #7 position for environmental studies this year. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Amherst College graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Amherst College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental studies degree recipients from Amherst College generally make around $59,271. Typical student debt for the program is $15,398.
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Middlebury College landed the #8 spot for environmental studies this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Middlebury College awarded about 84 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental studies degree recipients from Middlebury College generally make around $50,834. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree.
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Wellesley College landed the #9 spot for environmental studies this year. Set in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $37,724 in their early career. Wellesley College graduates carry a median of $11,075 in student loans.
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Williams College came in at #10 for environmental studies this year. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Williams College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Williams College earn around $53,652 in the first couple years of their career. Williams College graduates carry a median of $12,615 in student loans.
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Bates College landed the #11 spot for environmental studies this year. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 39 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Bates College earn around $38,437 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,614.
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Salve Regina University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best environmental studies schools. Set in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Salve Regina University graduates 77% of students within six years. About 10 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Salve Regina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Salve Regina University earn around $56,636 in the first couple years of their career. Salve Regina University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Brown University came in at #13 for environmental studies this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 16 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Environmental Studies graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025.
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University Of Connecticut landed the #14 spot for environmental studies this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $26,899 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,692 to complete this degree.
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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #15 for environmental studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,660 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best environmental studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates 65% of students within six years. About 11 environmental studies degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $45,215 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Brandeis University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best environmental studies schools. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Brandeis University awarded about 21 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $28,027 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete this degree.
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University Of Vermont placed #18 among the best environmental studies schools. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 154 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from University Of Vermont earn around $26,871 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,632.
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Colby College landed the #19 spot for environmental studies this year. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Colby College awarded about 17 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental studies degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $28,216. Colby College graduates carry a median of $19,313 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #20 for environmental studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Massachusetts Boston awarded about 10 environmental studies degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Studies graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $41,547 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,386.
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Mount Holyoke College landed the #21 spot for environmental studies this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 29 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental studies degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $22,791 in the first couple years of their career. Mount Holyoke College graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Keene State College landed the #22 spot for environmental studies this year. Keene State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Keene. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 14 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Keene State College in the most recent year. Environmental Studies graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $36,423 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,360.
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Unity College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best environmental studies schools. Unity College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New Gloucester. About 29% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Unity College in the most recent data year. Environmental Studies graduates of Unity College earn a median of $42,592 early in their careers. Unity College graduates carry a median of $27,083 in student loans.
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Smith College came in at #24 for environmental studies this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. Smith College graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 environmental studies students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental studies program make about $21,648 in their early career. Smith College graduates carry a median of $18,820 in student loans.
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Plymouth State University landed the #25 spot for environmental studies this year. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a mid-sized public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. About 15 environmental studies degrees were awarded at Plymouth State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental studies degree recipients from Plymouth State University generally make around $31,836. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 28 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.