Compare 85 Environmental Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $42,744.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Environmental Studies tells a different story. Across 85 programs in the Northeast, earnings range from $42,744 to $70,524—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Colgate University's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $70,524, while the regional average sits at $42,744. But Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows close behind at $64,846 with a 94.6% acceptance rate, proving accessible programs can compete with elite institutions on outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $70,524
Strong outcomes ($64,846) with 94.6% acceptance
4.3% payment burden | Excellent
12.1% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $70,524 | 29 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | Challenging |
| #2 | $64,846 | 41 | $25,000 | Good | $38,678 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $64,641 | 14 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Challenging |
| #4 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $63,177 | 21 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #5 | $60,887 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $61,178 | High | |
| #6 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $60,161 | 32 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Manageable |
| #7 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $58,440 | 89 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #8 | $57,743 | 56 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $57,416 | 26 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #10 | $55,279 | 13 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $53,125 | 28 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #12 | $53,049 | 45 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $51,640 | 16 | $26,940 | Manageable | $49,892 | High |
| #14 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $51,556 | 29 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #15 | $51,541 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $28,373 | High | |
| #16 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $50,863 | 52 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #17 | King's CollegePrivate | $50,859 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $35,000 | High |
| #18 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $50,604 | 66 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | High |
| #19 | Drew UniversityPrivate | $50,563 | 9 | $25,288 | Manageable | $30,994 | High |
| #20 | $50,197 | 60 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,551 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $49,577 | 57 | $25,000 | Manageable | $38,368 | High | |
| #22 | $49,218 | 160 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #23 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $49,048 | 32 | $26,999 | Manageable | $62,000 | High |
| #24 | $48,970 | 25 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #25 | Temple UniversityPublic | $47,803 | 55 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
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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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