Best Environmental Science Schools Near Sulphur, LA (2026)

Sulphur, Louisiana has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Sulphur has a population of about 21,004. Median household income is $58,044 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $130,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Sulphur

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Sulphur, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sulphur city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

#1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

📍 Lafayette, LA • 79.7 miles from Sulphur

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

53.3 BOC Score

Graduation rate 56%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,089

Avg net price $13,530/yr

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• 104 University Circle Lafayette, LA 70503
• (377) 482-1000
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 75%
• Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#2

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

📍 Baton Rouge, LA • 130.4 miles from Sulphur

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

71.8 BOC Score

Graduation rate 70%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,251

Avg net price $19,151/yr

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• 156 Thomas Boyd Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2750
• (225) 578-3202
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 84%
• Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#3

Louisiana Tech University

📍 Ruston, LA • 164.1 miles from Sulphur

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

63.4 BOC Score

Graduation rate 58%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,279

Avg net price $11,864/yr

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• 1310 West Railroad Avenue Ruston, LA 71272
• (318) 257-2000
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 83%
• Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

#4

Loyola University New Orleans

📍 New Orleans, LA • 194.5 miles from Sulphur

• 4 year
• Offers a fully online program

56.7 BOC Score

Graduation rate 65%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,927

Avg net price $23,696/yr

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• 6363 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-6143
• (504) 865-2011
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Key stats

• Retention rate: 79%
• Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Sulphur

Sulphur is part of the Lake Charles, LA metro area (BLS area code 29340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.

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.

Sulphur at a Glance

Other Sulphur-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs

• Lake Charles, LA – 8.6 mi away (153,097 pop)
• Port Arthur, TX – 42.9 mi away (157,732 pop)
• Beaumont, TX – 48.2 mi away (147,935 pop)
• Abbeville, LA – 75.6 mi away (20,139 pop)
• Opelousas, LA – 78.5 mi away (25,390 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Sulphur, LA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Sulphur. The closest is Lamar State College-Orange in Orange, TX (24.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisiana at Lafayette (79.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Sulphur are: Environmental Engineer ($130,510), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($87,460), Conservation Scientist ($80,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lake Charles instead of Sulphur?

Lake Charles, LA is 8.6 miles from Sulphur 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 Sulphur an affordable place to study environmental science?

Sulphur’s median household income of $58,044 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sulphur while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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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