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2026 Best Environmental Biology Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
23 Environmental Biology Degrees Awarded
$61,190 Avg Early-Career Salary

Environmental Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for environmental biology students.

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Best Schools for Environmental Biology in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall environmental biology education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Environmental Biology

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North Dakota State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental biology. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 12 environmental biology degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental biology degree from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn around $54,076 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete this degree. Read more about the environmental biology program at North Dakota State University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for environmental biology. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 11 environmental biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental biology degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $68,303 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553. Get the full environmental biology details for Washington University In St Louis

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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