Best Environmental Science Schools Near Glenview, IL (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Glenview, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Glenview has a population of about 47,682. Median household income is $138,758 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $110,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Glenview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Glenview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Glenview 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 Glenview. 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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#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 7.6 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,363
Avg net price $29,167/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 8.8 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
35.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 10.2 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,530
Avg net price $36,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

DePaul University

Chicago, IL 17.3 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,751
Avg net price $30,902/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL 20.5 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,756
Avg net price $26,975/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, IL 28.7 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,700
Avg net price $19,125/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 35.5 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, IL 64.1 miles from Glenview
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,213
Avg net price $20,729/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Glenview

Glenview is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$85,310Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$82,346
Conservation Scientist$62,710Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$60,531
Environmental Engineer$110,700Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$106,853
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$79,780Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$77,008

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.

Glenview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,682Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$138,758Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+68.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Glenview, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Glenview. The closest is Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (7.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wheaton College (20.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Glenview?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Glenview are: Environmental Engineer ($110,700), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($85,310), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($79,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Morton Grove instead of Glenview?

Morton Grove, IL is 3.2 miles from Glenview 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 Glenview an affordable place to study environmental science?

Glenview’s median household income of $138,758 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glenview while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Glenview

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Glenview:

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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