Best Environmental Science Schools Near Coralville, IA (2026)

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

Coralville, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $9,936 to $22,278 per year for indexed programs. Coralville has a population of about 22,846. Median household income is $66,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $94,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Coralville

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

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 4.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,762
Avg net price $22,531/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 199

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cornell College

Mount Vernon, IA 18.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,460
Avg net price $23,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 20.2 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 71.7 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,177
Avg net price $15,901/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,936
Out‑of‑state$21,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 72.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Upper Iowa University

Fayette, IA 79.4 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,766
Avg net price $20,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,475
Out‑of‑state$19,475
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wartburg College

Waverly, IA 84.3 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,201
Avg net price $32,908/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 104.3 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Coralville

Coralville is part of the Iowa City, IA metro area (BLS area code 26980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$78,780Iowa City, IA$86,098
Conservation Scientist$69,240IA statewide$75,672
Environmental Engineer$94,830IA statewide$103,639
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$83,000IA statewide$90,710

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.

Coralville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,508Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Coralville, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Coralville. The closest is University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Northern Iowa (71.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Coralville are: Environmental Engineer ($94,830), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,000), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($78,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Iowa City instead of Coralville?

Iowa City, IA is 4.5 miles from Coralville 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 Coralville an affordable place to study environmental science?

Coralville’s median household income of $66,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coralville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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 Coralville

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

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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