Compare 308 Environmental Studies. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $50,819. Top programs: $82,861+.
Environmental Studies programs produce graduates earning between $58,824 and $75,497—a $17K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 293 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
San Jose State University's Environmental Studies program leads with graduates earning $75,497, well above the $42,377 national average. UC Berkeley follows at $72,049, while Colgate rounds out the top three at $70,524. The data shows regional publics competing directly with prestigious privates in this field.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $82,861 | 34 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #2 | $78,731 | 65 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $78,624 | 430 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Good | |
| #4 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $77,753 | 46 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Manageable |
| #5 | $75,927 | 107 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #6 | $75,258 | 23 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Good | |
| #7 | $74,393 | 32 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,678 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $73,936 | 24 | $25,648 | Excellent | $35,451 | Manageable |
| #9 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $73,435 | 36 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Manageable |
| #10 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $72,889 | 41 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Challenging |
| #11 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $72,398 | 22 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Manageable |
| #12 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $71,430 | 25 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Challenging |
| #13 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $70,760 | 37 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | Challenging |
| #14 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $70,272 | 64 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Challenging |
| #15 | $69,768 | 35 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $69,531 | 25 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Good | |
| #17 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $69,525 | 17 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Manageable |
| #18 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $69,077 | 21 | $16,705 | Excellent | $27,986 | Manageable |
| #19 | $69,061 | 80 | $15,500 | Excellent | $24,257 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $68,088 | 101 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #21 | $67,805 | 58 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $67,805 | 7 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $67,795 | 69 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Good | |
| #24 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $67,060 | 27 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #25 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $67,020 | 32 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Challenging |
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 →
