Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Bartlett, TN (2026)

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

Bartlett, Tennessee has 1 accredited school offering environmental policy programs. Bartlett has a population of about 56,998. Median household income is $100,660 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning environmental policy-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $155,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Bartlett

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bartlett. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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The University of Tennessee-Martin

Martin, TN 93.3 miles from Bartlett
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,213
Avg net price $10,701/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Policy Wages Near Bartlett

Bartlett is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,320 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $84,946
Compliance Officers $72,010 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $78,102
Management Analysts $94,980 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $103,015
Economists $117,650 TN statewide $127,603
Political Scientists N/A TN statewide –
Conservation Scientists $70,500 TN statewide $76,464
Natural Sciences Managers $155,420 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $168,568
Environmental Engineers $100,150 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $108,623

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.

Bartlett at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 56,998 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $100,660 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental policy schools are near Bartlett, TN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering environmental policy programs near Bartlett. The closest is The University of Tennessee-Martin in Martin, TN (93.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Martin (93.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles near Bartlett are: Natural Sciences Managers ($155,420), Economists ($117,650), Environmental Engineers ($100,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Germantown instead of Bartlett?

Germantown, TN is 10.6 miles from Bartlett 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 Bartlett an affordable place to study environmental policy?

Bartlett’s median household income of $100,660 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bartlett while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Bartlett

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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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