McDonough, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. McDonough has a population of about 30,056. Median household income is $77,734 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $96,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to McDonough
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near McDonough, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from McDonough 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 McDonough.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,384
Avg net price
$15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,993
Avg net price
$38,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 38
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,137
Avg net price
$22,585/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 112
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$102,772
Avg net price
$12,116/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,730
Avg net price
$15,844/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,552
Avg net price
$15,048/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 116
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,726
Avg net price
$13,936/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 241
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,140
Avg net price
$20,686/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 64
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near McDonough
McDonough is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $87,820 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $87,732 |
| Conservation Scientist | $69,380 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $69,311 |
| Environmental Engineer | $96,820 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $96,723 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $66,770 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $66,703 |
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.
McDonough at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 30,056 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $77,734 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other McDonough-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Stockbridge, GA – 7.5 mi away (28,677 pop)
- Griffin, GA – 15.4 mi away (22,928 pop)
- East Point, GA – 24.3 mi away (35,471 pop)
- Decatur, GA – 24.4 mi away (22,813 pop)
- Peachtree City, GA – 24.4 mi away (35,186 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near McDonough, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near McDonough. The closest is Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA (25.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Gwinnett College (38.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near McDonough?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near McDonough are: Environmental Engineer ($96,820), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($87,820), Conservation Scientist ($69,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Stockbridge instead of McDonough?
Stockbridge, GA is 7.5 miles from McDonough 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 McDonough an affordable place to study environmental science?
McDonough’s median household income of $77,734 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in McDonough while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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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