Compare 74 Environmental Studies. programs in the South. Average earnings: $41,787.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Environmental Studies tells a different story. Across 74 programs, earnings range from $49,481 to $61,560—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Tulane University of Louisiana's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $61,560, followed by George Washington University at $60,690. The regional standout is Texas A&M University-College Station at $58,824—demonstrating that state flagships compete directly with private institutions while serving 255 students versus Tulane's 38.
Highest program earnings: $61,560
Strong outcomes ($58,824) with 63% acceptance
5.2% payment burden | Excellent
14.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,560 | 38 | $20,500 | Excellent | $33,574 | Challenging | |
| #2 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $60,690 | 22 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Challenging |
| #3 | $58,824 | 255 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $58,099 | 13 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $56,777 | 44 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Challenging |
| #6 | $56,718 | 47 | $21,500 | Good | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $55,580 | 19 | $20,500 | Good | $46,609 | High |
| #8 | Washington CollegePrivate | $55,203 | 24 | $26,956 | Good | $54,726 | High |
| #9 | Randolph-Macon CollegePrivate | $55,000 | 9 | $27,000 | Good | $46,254 | High |
| #10 | Towson UniversityPublic | $54,966 | 63 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #11 | $54,193 | 66 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #12 | The University Of The SouthPrivate | $53,237 | 23 | $22,855 | Good | $56,450 | High |
| #13 | $53,050 | 17 | $17,750 | Excellent | $12,100 | Manageable | |
| #14 | University Of HoustonPublic | $52,886 | 18 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #15 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $52,860 | 38 | $18,250 | Good | $30,480 | Challenging |
| #16 | $52,107 | 18 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #17 | University Of DelawarePublic | $51,189 | 69 | $24,572 | Good | $43,000 | High |
| #18 | University Of FloridaPublic | $50,192 | 38 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #19 | $49,872 | 141 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $49,481 | 57 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | High | |
| #21 | $48,955 | 59 | $20,500 | Good | $13,859 | Challenging | |
| #22 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $48,428 | 24 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #23 | $48,327 | 43 | $20,654 | Good | $31,890 | High | |
| #24 | $48,306 | 51 | $19,500 | Good | $26,987 | High | |
| #25 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $47,753 | 26 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
