Environmental Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their environmental education programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools to find the best for environmental education students.
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Choosing a Great Environmental Education School
The school you choose for environmental education can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Environmental Education Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Environmental Education School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Environmental Education Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Hamline University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in environmental education. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. Hamline University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 environmental education students who graduated with this degree at Hamline University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental education program make about $63,634 in their early career. Hamline University graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans.
More information about a degree in environmental education from Hamline University
University Of Idaho is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in environmental education, landing the #2 spot this year. This large public university is located in the town of Moscow. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 11 environmental education degrees were awarded at University Of Idaho in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental education program make about $45,764 in their early career. University Of Idaho graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 25 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
