Pooler, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering environmental science programs. Pooler has a population of about 27,235. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Savannah, GA metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $105,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Pooler
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Pooler, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pooler 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 Pooler.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,716
Avg net price
$18,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 33
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
92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$80,137
Avg net price
$22,585/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 112
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Pooler
Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). 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 | $85,710 | GA statewide | $90,032 |
| Conservation Scientist | $69,240 | GA statewide | $72,731 |
| Environmental Engineer | $105,800 | Savannah, GA | $111,134 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $66,210 | GA statewide | $69,548 |
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.
Pooler at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,235 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $91,497 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 40.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Pooler-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Savannah, GA – 6.8 mi away (280,692 pop)
- Hinesville, GA – 28.8 mi away (51,673 pop)
- Hilton Head Island, SC – 30.1 mi away (75,328 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 38.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
- Beaufort, SC – 39.8 mi away (53,086 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Pooler, GA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Pooler. The closest is Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC (99.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Claflin University (99.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Pooler?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Pooler are: Environmental Engineer ($105,800), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($85,710), Conservation Scientist ($69,240). 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 Savannah instead of Pooler?
Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler 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 Pooler an affordable place to study environmental science?
Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler 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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