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2026 Best Value Environmental Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,452 Avg Student Debt
$56,554 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Environmental Education Bachelor's Degree Badge [Environmental Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-and-development/environmental-education/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools to find the best return on investment for environmental education students.

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2026 Best Value Environmental Education Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the environmental education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Environmental Education Schools

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Arizona State University earned the #1 spot for value among environmental education schools in the United States. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $54,028. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Georgia one of the best values for environmental education. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $20,750. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $43,129. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value environmental education schools. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,719 to complete the environmental education program here. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of $40,005 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,719 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Nevada Reno earned it the #4 place for environmental education. Set in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,578, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Students borrow a median of $20,769 to complete the environmental education program here. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $50,691 early in their careers. Set against $20,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Idaho earned it the #5 place for environmental education. Located in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,084 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the environmental education program here. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Idaho earn a median of $45,327 early in their careers. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Universidad Metropolitana landed the #6 spot for environmental education value this year. Located in the city of San Juan, Universidad Metropolitana is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans. Environmental Education graduates of Universidad Metropolitana earn a median of $26,716 early in their careers. Set against $14,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Delaware earned the #7 position for value in environmental education this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $26,298 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $49,041. Set against $26,298 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value environmental education schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, with out-of-state students paying around $27,637. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $41,658. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Missouri State University Springfield came in at #9 for value in environmental education this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $30,294. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $46,503. Set against $30,294 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #10 position for value in environmental education this year. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical student debt for environmental education graduates is $28,000. Environmental Education graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $41,952 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont placed #11 among the best values for environmental education. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, while out-of-state students pay about $45,502. Environmental Education graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental education degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $44,588. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.

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Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #12 spot for environmental education value this year. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the environmental education program here. Early-career environmental education graduates make about $58,227. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

Other Environmental Education Degree Levels

Explore the best-value environmental education schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Environmental Education
Associate's Degrees in Environmental Education
Master's Degrees in Environmental Education
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 25 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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