Best Environmental Science Schools Near Arnold, MO (2026)

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

Arnold, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,340 to $9,592 per year for indexed programs. Arnold has a population of about 20,884. Median household income is $75,194 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $94,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Arnold

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

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO 11.1 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,876
Avg net price $27,047/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 15.5 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO 25.6 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,278
Avg net price $19,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO 82.8 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,957
Avg net price $16,298/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO 89.9 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,030
Avg net price $15,882/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 90.2 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO 111.4 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,403
Avg net price $20,268/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Evangel University

Springfield, MO 178.5 miles from Arnold
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,573
Avg net price $18,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Arnold

Arnold is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$61,050St. Louis, MO-IL$64,196
Conservation Scientist$62,390St. Louis, MO-IL$65,605
Environmental Engineer$94,980St. Louis, MO-IL$99,874
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$76,400MO statewide$80,336

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.

Arnold at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,884Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,194Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Arnold, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Arnold. The closest is Webster University in Saint Louis, MO (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lewis and Clark Community College (37.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Arnold are: Environmental Engineer ($94,980), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($76,400), Conservation Scientist ($62,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kirkwood instead of Arnold?

Kirkwood, MO is 10.6 miles from Arnold 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 Arnold an affordable place to study environmental science?

Arnold’s median household income of $75,194 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Arnold while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Arnold

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

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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