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12 Best Environmental Science Universities in United States

Of the 12 Environmental Science universities in the United States, University of California, Davis ranks highest at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Auburn University (#225 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 12 courses to choose from.

12 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

Environmental Science at other levels

Bachelor's Environmental Science

Related subjects

Chemistry Geology Mathematics Physics

By university type

Public Environmental Science universities

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #114 (University of California, Davis) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Davis has the largest research record in this group, with 30,383,251 citations and an h-index of 1,238.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 10 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 92% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). United States Air Force Academy offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Environmental Science?

University of California, Davis (QS World #114), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Auburn University (#225 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Environmental Science in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Environmental Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Environmental Science courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Environmental Science online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Environmental Science courses in the United States?

United States Air Force Academy, with 1, ahead of Fort Lewis College (1).

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