Compare 17 Environmental Studies. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $44,295.
With top graduates earning $63,177, Environmental Studies stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Pennsylvania's 17 programs.
Bucknell University's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $63,177, well above the state average of $44,295. But Drexel University follows closely at $57,416, while Shippensburg University delivers $51,541—demonstrating that outcomes track program quality, not just institutional selectivity.
Highest program earnings: $63,177
Strong outcomes ($57,416) with 78% acceptance
9.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
27.3% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $63,177 | 21 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #2 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $57,416 | 26 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #3 | $51,541 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $28,373 | High | |
| #4 | King's CollegePrivate | $50,859 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #5 | $49,577 | 57 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #6 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $49,048 | 32 | $26,999 | Manageable | $62,000 | High |
| #7 | Temple UniversityPublic | $47,803 | 55 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #8 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $45,238 | 42 | $19,000 | Good | $45,729 | High |
| #9 | $45,019 | 19 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,389 | High | |
| #10 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 15 | $25,874 | Manageable | $40,000 | High |
| #11 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | $39,903 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $52,335 | High |
| #12 | $39,207 | 23 | $23,725 | Challenging | $17,794 | High | |
| #13 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $38,811 | 57 | $27,000 | Challenging | $30,598 | High |
| #14 | Juniata CollegePrivate | $38,508 | 13 | $27,000 | Challenging | $43,364 | High |
| #15 | $36,848 | 17 | $19,000 | Challenging | $51,114 | High | |
| #16 | Albright CollegePrivate | $33,993 | 7 | $27,000 | High | $31,921 | High |
| #17 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | $27,439 | 11 | $27,000 | High | $59,162 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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