Best Environmental Science Schools Near Auburn, ME (2026)

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

Auburn, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $44,210 to $85,420 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 24,294. Median household income is $66,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $93,930 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Auburn

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

Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, ME 12.4 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,852
Avg net price $19,104/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME 21.3 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,045
Avg net price $27,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 29.2 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,958
Avg net price $13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of New England

Biddeford, ME 43.8 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,921
Avg net price $38,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Colby College

Waterville, ME 44.0 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,490
Avg net price $17,180/yr
Tuition
In‑state$69,600
Out‑of‑state$69,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maine

Orono, ME 96.1 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,653
Avg net price $17,510/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,326
Out‑of‑state$36,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME 209.0 miles from Auburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,956
Avg net price $7,035/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,402
Out‑of‑state$14,862
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Auburn

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$66,480
Conservation Scientist$75,900
Environmental Engineer$93,930
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$74,490

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.

Auburn at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,294Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Auburn, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Auburn. The closest is Unity Environmental University in New Gloucester, ME (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colby College (44.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Maine are: Environmental Engineer ($93,930), Conservation Scientist ($75,900), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($74,490). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lewiston instead of Auburn?

Lewiston, ME is 4.0 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study environmental science?

Auburn’s median household income of $66,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Auburn

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

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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