Belton, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Belton has a population of about 24,618. Median household income is $70,525 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $97,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Belton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Belton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Belton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Belton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,637
Avg net price
$13,310/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 103
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,403
Avg net price
$20,268/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 156
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,573
Avg net price
$18,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,827
Avg net price
$17,613/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 200
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,199
Avg net price
$24,314/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$82,957
Avg net price
$16,298/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,278
Avg net price
$19,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 84
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,876
Avg net price
$27,047/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 105
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Belton
Belton is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $80,690 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $87,232 |
| Conservation Scientist | $63,050 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $68,162 |
| Environmental Engineer | $97,180 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $105,059 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $76,400 | MO statewide | $82,595 |
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.
Belton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,618 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,525 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Belton-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Raymore, MO – 4.2 mi away (20,839 pop)
- Grandview, MO – 4.3 mi away (25,190 pop)
- Leawood, KS – 7.9 mi away (34,565 pop)
- Overland Park, KS – 9.5 mi away (188,966 pop)
- Lees Summit, MO – 10.6 mi away (89,467 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Belton, MO?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Belton. The closest is University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, MO (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Haskell Indian Nations University (38.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Belton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Belton are: Environmental Engineer ($97,180), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($80,690), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($76,400). 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 Raymore instead of Belton?
Raymore, MO is 4.2 miles from Belton 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 Belton an affordable place to study environmental science?
Belton’s median household income of $70,525 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Belton 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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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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