Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Russellville, AR (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Russellville, Arkansas is home to about 29,057 residents. Median household income is $48,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning environmental policy-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $119,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Russellville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental policy programs near Russellville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Russellville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas environmental policy page.

Environmental Policy Wages Near Russellville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $57,220
Compliance Officers $64,680
Management Analysts $72,950
Economists $91,560
Political Scientists N/A
Conservation Scientists $73,320
Natural Sciences Managers $119,430
Environmental Engineers $85,280

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Russellville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,057 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,708 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying environmental policy roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles in Arkansas are: Natural Sciences Managers ($119,430), Economists ($91,560), Environmental Engineers ($85,280). Wages for Russellville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conway instead of Russellville?

Conway, AR is 40.2 miles from Russellville and has its own set of local environmental policy programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Russellville an affordable place to study environmental policy?

Russellville’s median household income of $48,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Russellville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Russellville

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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