Joplin, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Joplin has a population of about 52,218. Median household income is $51,154 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $98,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Joplin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Joplin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Joplin 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 Joplin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Joplin
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $61,050 |
| Conservation Scientist | $63,130 |
| Environmental Engineer | $98,170 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $76,400 |
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.
Joplin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 52,218 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,154 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Joplin-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Pittsburg, KS – 25.7 mi away (23,069 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 44.0 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Bentonville, AR – 51.9 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 55.9 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Siloam Springs, AR – 61.7 mi away (21,136 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Joplin, MO?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Joplin. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (67.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern State University (84.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in Missouri?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Missouri are: Environmental Engineer ($98,170), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($76,400), Conservation Scientist ($63,130). Wages for Joplin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Pittsburg instead of Joplin?
Pittsburg, KS is 25.7 miles from Joplin 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 Joplin an affordable place to study environmental science?
Joplin’s median household income of $51,154 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Joplin 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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