Best Environmental Science Schools Near Bridgeton, NJ (2026)

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

Bridgeton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,160 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In New Jersey, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $102,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Bridgeton

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

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 20.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,988
Avg net price $22,408/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,574
Out‑of‑state$26,932
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 184

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ 37.4 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,602
Avg net price $20,670/yr
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 64.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,208
Avg net price $24,792/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 84.7 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kean University

Union, NJ 101.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,237
Avg net price $12,447/yr
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Drew University

Madison, NJ 101.4 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 106.3 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $19,703/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 106.4 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,276
Avg net price $16,504/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Bridgeton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Jersey, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$79,210
Conservation Scientist$64,020
Environmental Engineer$102,630
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$83,030

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.

Bridgeton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Widener University (30.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in New Jersey?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in New Jersey are: Environmental Engineer ($102,630), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,030), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($79,210). Wages for Bridgeton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?

Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton 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.

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 Bridgeton

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

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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