Shelton, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $44,604 to $53,499 per year for indexed programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $114,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Shelton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Shelton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shelton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Shelton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,126
Avg net price
$34,192/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$100,533
Avg net price
$23,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 99%
- Programs offered: 118
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,759
Avg net price
$40,675/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$90,779
Avg net price
$34,832/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,344
Avg net price
$11,513/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,997
Avg net price
$25,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 202
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Shelton
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $82,070 |
| Conservation Scientist | $73,860 |
| Environmental Engineer | $114,710 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $77,300 |
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.
Shelton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 41,402 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $114,739 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 43.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Shelton-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- City of Milford (balance), CT – 6.8 mi away (52,536 pop)
- Bridgeport, CT – 8.5 mi away (934,289 pop)
- West Haven, CT – 9.2 mi away (54,516 pop)
- New Haven, CT – 11.1 mi away (563,460 pop)
- Naugatuck, CT – 13.4 mi away (31,392 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Shelton, CT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Shelton. The closest is University of New Haven in West Haven, CT (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is SUNY Westchester Community College (37.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in Connecticut?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Connecticut are: Environmental Engineer ($114,710), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($82,070), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($77,300). Wages for Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?
City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton and has its own set of local environmental science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Shelton an affordable place to study environmental science?
Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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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Data verified: September 1, 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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