Best Environmental Science Universities in USA in 2025

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	University of Chicago, Chicago Illinois, Usa7.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.88L/Yr ($57,105/Yr)Living: ₹15.75L/Yr ($18,396/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...TOEFL100PTE54₹48.88L/Yr $57,105 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.5/10(2 Users)Ranked 27 by ARWU in 2022
#2	second name testing, Baltimore Maryland, Usa12.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹48.79L/Yr ($57,010/Yr)Living: ₹15.1L/Yr ($17,640/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and P...GRE updated317TOEFL100₹48.79L/Yr $57,010 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 8 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.9L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 5 years Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Washington, Seattle Washington, Usa45.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.97L/Yr ($39,687/Yr)Living: ₹10.37L/Yr ($12,117/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceACT34TOEFL92₹33.97L/Yr $39,687 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(4 Users)Ranked 7 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges Long Island University Post Greenvale, New York ₹25.16L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ₹35.86L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 7.6 Best In Faculty San Francisco State University San Francisco, California ₹6.44L 1st Year Fees B.S Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.8 Best In Social Life University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona ₹17.27L 1st Year Fees B.S Neuroscience & Cognitive Science: Language & Communication Science Emphasis Apply Now Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida ₹17.46L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota ₹21.4L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Accounting Apply Now Seattle University Seattle, Washington ₹29.12L 1st Year Fees M.S Accounting and Analytics Apply Now 8.7 Best In Faculty University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma ₹14.64L 1st Year Fees B.S Engineering Physics - Mechanical Engineering Apply Now 8.2 Best In Infrastructure New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey ₹29.38L 1st Year Fees M.S Computer Science Apply Now
#5	Duke University, Durham North Carolina, Usa10,8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹55.1L/Yr ($64,380/Yr)Living: ₹14.67L/Yr ($17,138/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Sciences and P...SAT1450IELTS7.0PTE70₹55.1L/Yr $64,380 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(1 User)Ranked 38 by ARWU in 2022
#6	Northwestern University, Evanston Illinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.6L/Yr ($41,594/Yr)Living: ₹13.73L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental SciencesSAT1460IELTS6.5₹35.6L/Yr $41,594 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 25 by ARWU in 2022
#7	new name testing, Urbana Illinois, Usa66%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30K/Yr (лв30,581/Yr)Admission	M.S Natural Resources and Enviro...₹28.5K/Yr лв29,034 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	8.3/10(9 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#8	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.78L/Yr ($46,482/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceSAT1355IELTS6.5PTE54₹39.78L/Yr $46,482 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
#9	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.03L/Yr ($35,082/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Sciences and E...₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth and Environmental Scie...SAT1430TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis Minnesota, Usa51%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.25L/Yr ($35,348/Yr)Living: ₹8.43L/Yr ($9,852/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Sciences, Poli...TOEFL79PTE59₹30.25L/Yr $35,348 Course duration: 3 years Programs	5.5/10(4 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	Purdue University, West Lafayette Indiana, Usa56%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.62L/Yr ($31,104/Yr)Living: ₹9.97L/Yr ($11,650/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resources and Enviro...SAT1170IELTS6.0₹26.62L/Yr $31,104 Course duration: 4 years 5+ More Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#13	University of California, Irvine California, Usa38.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.76L/Yr ($42,954/Yr)Living: ₹14.27L/Yr ($16,677/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceACT30TOEFL80PTE46₹36.76L/Yr $42,954 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#14	Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, Usa10.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹53.31L/Yr ($62,290/Yr)Living: ₹9.88L/Yr ($11,540/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...GRE updated311TOEFL100PTE70₹56.87L/Yr $66,450 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 92 by THE in 2024 Ranked 248 by QS in 2025
#15	Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.94L/Yr ($39,650/Yr)Living: ₹11.95L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceACT21TOEFL79₹33.94L/Yr $39,650 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of Maryland, College Park Maryland, Usa44%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.14L/Yr ($17,693/Yr)Living: ₹7.89L/Yr ($9,214/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Te...GRE updated320TOEFL80PTE68₹15.14L/Yr $17,693 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#17	Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan, Usa65.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.14L/Yr ($42,226/Yr)Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,676/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Sciences and M...SAT1280TOEFL79PTE59₹36.14L/Yr $42,226 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(9 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.18L/Yr ($20,071/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S Molecular and Environmental ...IELTS6PTE53₹14.34L/Yr $16,751 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Rice University, Houston Texas, Usa15.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹46.3L/Yr ($54,100/Yr)Living: ₹12.41L/Yr ($14,500/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceSAT1480TOEFL90₹46.3L/Yr $54,100 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 44 by ARWU in 2022
#20	Pennsylvania State University, State College Pennsylvania, Usa51.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹31.65L/Yr ($36,974/Yr)Living: ₹9.65L/Yr ($11,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceSAT1140IELTS6.5₹31.65L/Yr $36,974 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹33.02L/Yr ($38,582/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹33.02L/Yr $38,582 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Rochester, Rochester New York, Usa35.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.18L/Yr ($58,625/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,494/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...₹48.53L/Yr $56,700 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, Usa78.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.49L/Yr ($19,271/Yr)Living: ₹11.17L/Yr ($13,050/Yr)Admission	M.S Soil, Water and Environmenta...₹14.29L/Yr $16,700 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Indiana, Usa18.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹51.61L/Yr ($60,301/Yr)Living: ₹12.74L/Yr ($14,890/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental SciencesTOEFL93PTE68₹51.61L/Yr $60,301 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 199 by THE in 2024 Ranked 316 by QS in 2025
#25	University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.66L/Yr ($32,316/Yr)Living: ₹8.94L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Sciences₹27.66L/Yr $32,316 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#26	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.42L/Yr ($15,680/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental SciencesTOEFL83PTE68₹12.9L/Yr $15,072 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Utah, Salt Lake City Utah, Usa76.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.56L/Yr ($32,202/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,456/Yr)Admission	Master of Science and Technology...GRE updated309TOEFL80₹27.56L/Yr $32,202 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(6 Users)Ranked 39 by ARWU in 2022
#28	Boston College, Chestnut Hill Massachusetts, Usa31.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.75L/Yr ($23,070/Yr)Living: ₹12.1L/Yr ($14,142/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...GRE updated310IELTS7.5PTE68₹19.75L/Yr $23,070 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 251 by THE in 2024 Ranked 631 by QS in 2025
#29	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.37L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental SciencesSAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.37L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#30	University of California, Riverside California, Usa55.6%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹11.22L/Yr ($13,104/Yr)Living: ₹13.3L/Yr ($15,542/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental Sciences - Nat...₹11.22L/Yr $13,104 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(1 User)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#31	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.62L/Yr ($19,421/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Aquatic Environmental Scienc...IELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#32	University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.1L/Yr ($31,664/Yr)Living: ₹9.15L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental and Soil Scien...TOEFL80PTE53₹27.1L/Yr $31,664 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#33	Oregon Health & Science University, Portland Oregon, Usa	Tuition: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science & Engi...₹10.81L/Yr $12,630 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#34	Iowa State University, Ames Iowa, Usa87.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.64L/Yr ($29,953/Yr)Living: ₹7.31L/Yr ($8,546/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental ScienceGMAT610TOEFL79PTE53₹25.64L/Yr $29,953 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2024 Ranked 470 by QS in 2025
#35	University of Colorado, Denver Colorado, Usa65%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.78L/Yr ($30,126/Yr)Living: ₹9.93L/Yr ($11,601/Yr)Admission	B.A Environmental SciencesTOEFL79PTE58₹25.78L/Yr $30,126 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#36	University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas, Usa93%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.55L/Yr ($19,342/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,276/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental ScienceTOEFL80PTE60₹16.55L/Yr $19,342 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#37	Temple University, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Usa52.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.05L/Yr ($35,112/Yr)Living: ₹7.18L/Yr ($8,392/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental ScienceSAT1206IELTS6.5PTE53₹30.05L/Yr $35,112 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.2/10(8 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#38	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.63L/Yr ($42,802/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental SciencesSAT1315TOEFL79₹36.63L/Yr $42,802 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#39	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.7L/Yr ($33,528/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science₹28.7L/Yr $33,528 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#40	George Mason University, Fairfax Virginia, Usa81%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹37.85L/Yr ($44,220/Yr)Living: ₹11.23L/Yr ($13,120/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental Science and Po...GRE updated309IELTS6.5PTE59₹37.85L/Yr $44,220 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	7.0/10(4 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#41	University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.63L/Yr ($32,276/Yr)Living: ₹11.01L/Yr ($12,858/Yr)Admission	B.S Natural Resources and Enviro...IELTS6.0₹27.63L/Yr $32,276 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#42	University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska, Usa75.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.31L/Yr ($24,900/Yr)Living: ₹9.45L/Yr ($11,044/Yr)Admission	B.S Agricultural & Environmental...₹21.31L/Yr $24,900 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#43	New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark New Jersey, Usa59.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹29.66L/Yr ($34,649/Yr)Living: ₹11.38L/Yr ($13,300/Yr)Admission	M.S Environmental ScienceDuolingo120IELTS6.5₹29.38L/Yr $34,326 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 791 by QS in 2025
#44	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.94L/Yr ($20,961/Yr)Living: ₹7.47L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Water and Environmental Scie...₹17.94L/Yr $20,961 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#45	University of Tulsa, Tulsa Oklahoma, Usa37%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,698/Yr)Living: ₹2.55L/Yr ($2,980/Yr)Admission	B.A Earth and Environmental Scie...₹35.69L/Yr $41,698 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#46	University of Texas, Arlington Texas, Usa80%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.39L/Yr ($26,158/Yr)Living: ₹7.64L/Yr ($8,924/Yr)Admission	M.S Earth and Environmental Scie...TOEFL79PTE53₹20.1L/Yr $23,486 Course duration: 1 year 2+ More Programs	7.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025
#47	University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore Maryland, Usa81.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.14L/Yr ($29,370/Yr)Living: ₹10.13L/Yr ($11,836/Yr)Admission	B.S Environmental Science and Ge...₹25.14L/Yr $29,370 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 601 by THE in 2024 Ranked 771 by QS in 2025
#48	University of North Carolina, Charlotte North Carolina, Usa	Tuition: ₹15.35L/Yr ($17,936/Yr)Living: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,408/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Environmental Scie...IELTS6PTE48₹15.35L/Yr $17,936 Course duration: 4 years Programs	6.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#49	University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Arkansas, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹22.6L/Yr ($26,408/Yr)Living: ₹9.16L/Yr ($10,704/Yr)Admission	M.S Human Environmental SciencesTOEFL79PTE58₹24.26L/Yr $28,348 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.8/10(1 User)
#50	University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nevada, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.95L/Yr ($25,644/Yr)Living: ₹9.25L/Yr ($10,806/Yr)Admission	B.S Earth and Environmental Scie...IELTS6.5PTE44₹21.95L/Yr $25,644 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(3 Users)