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12 Best Public Environmental Science Universities in the United States

University of California, Davis tops our list of 12 Public Environmental Science universities in the United States at #114 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Auburn University (#225 in United States). Across the whole list there are 12 courses to choose from.

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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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

What are the top universities for Public Environmental Science in the United States?

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 Public Environmental Science in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Environmental Science online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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

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

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