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Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Science

8,016 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 511 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 26% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of bioenvironmental sciences graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Bioenvironmental Sciences Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,016 people earned their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. This makes it the 63rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in bioenvironmental sciences at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,016
Master’s Degree 1,117
Associate Degree 404
Doctor’s Degree 222
Basic Certificate 121
Graduate Certificate 35
Undergraduate Certificate 17

Earnings of Bioenvironmental Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. About 59.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,213
Women 4,803
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The racial-ethnic distribution of bioenvironmental sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 439
Black or African American 212
Hispanic or Latino 1,000
White 5,515
International Students 152
Other Races/Ethnicities 698
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There are 511 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
313 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for bioenvironmental sciences students seekinga bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from American Military University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.

#2

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
303 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from SNHU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

133 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from USF Tampa. About 68% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
126 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Washington University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from WWU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#5

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
124 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UC Davis. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#6

Humboldt State University

Arcata, California
119 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Humboldt State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Humboldt State University. Of these students, 59% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
108 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Oregon State. About 59% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

107 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UW Seattle. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#8

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
107 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UMN Twin Cities. About 57% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
103 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Florida State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#11

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
99 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UNCW. About 61% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
98 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UCLA. Of these students, 74% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
96 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UVM. About 64% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
94 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from University of Virginia. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

94 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
91 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 71% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
82 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from NC State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

71 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from UTSA. About 58% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
69 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in bioenvironmental sciences. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Iowa State. Of these students, 53% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
67 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for bioenvironmental sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in bioenvironmental sciences from Texas State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to bioenvironmental sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Environmental Studies 7,988
General Natural Resources Conservation 1,493
Other Conservation & Research 117

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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