Scottsbluff, Nebraska is home to about 14,406 residents. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $120,620 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Scottsbluff
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Scottsbluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,634
Avg net price
$8,544/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,415
Avg net price
$23,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,316
Avg net price
$26,364/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,887
Avg net price
$17,747/yr
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Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 155
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,909
Avg net price
$13,441/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 95
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,911
Avg net price
$31,568/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Scottsbluff
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $64,040 |
| Conservation Scientist | $76,400 |
| Environmental Engineer | $120,620 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $57,890 |
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.
Scottsbluff at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 14,406 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,448 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Scottsbluff-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in Nebraska?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Nebraska are: Environmental Engineer ($120,620), Conservation Scientist ($76,400), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($64,040). Wages for Scottsbluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?
Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff an affordable place to study environmental science?
Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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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