Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Topeka, KS (2026)

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

Topeka, Kansas is home to about 126,103 residents. Median household income is $55,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning environmental policy-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $153,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Topeka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental policy programs near Topeka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Topeka 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 Kansas schools on the Kansas environmental policy page.

Environmental Policy Wages Near Topeka

Topeka is part of the Topeka, KS metro area (BLS area code 45820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,880 Topeka, KS $69,685
Compliance Officers $62,950 Topeka, KS $70,890
Management Analysts $66,710 Topeka, KS $75,124
Economists $138,790 KS statewide $156,295
Political Scientists N/A KS statewide –
Conservation Scientists $67,200 KS statewide $75,676
Natural Sciences Managers $153,820 KS statewide $173,221
Environmental Engineers $89,110 Topeka, KS $100,349

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.

Topeka at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 126,103 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,902 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying environmental policy roles near Topeka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles near Topeka are: Natural Sciences Managers ($153,820), Economists ($138,790), Environmental Engineers ($89,110). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrence instead of Topeka?

Lawrence, KS is 23.7 miles from Topeka 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 Topeka an affordable place to study environmental policy?

Topeka’s median household income of $55,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Topeka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Topeka

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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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