Best Environmental Science Schools Near Linden, NJ (2026)

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

Linden, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,415 to $12,506 per year for indexed programs. Linden has a population of about 43,614. Median household income is $91,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $107,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Linden

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

Kean University

Union, NJ 3.7 miles from Linden
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ 8.5 miles from Linden
  • 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

#3

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 8.7 miles from Linden
  • 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

#4

Drew University

Madison, NJ 13.6 miles from Linden
  • 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

#5

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 14.0 miles from Linden
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ 16.4 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,415
Avg net price $15,566/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 31.7 miles from Linden
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,541
Avg net price $18,173/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 35.5 miles from Linden
  • 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

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Linden

Linden is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$85,510New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$75,941
Conservation Scientist$64,020New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$56,856
Environmental Engineer$107,910New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$95,835
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$86,400New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$76,732

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.

Linden at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,614Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)112.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Linden. The closest is Kean University in Union, NJ (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is New Jersey Institute of Technology (8.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Linden are: Environmental Engineer ($107,910), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($86,400), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($85,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roselle instead of Linden?

Roselle, NJ is 2.2 miles from Linden 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 Linden an affordable place to study environmental science?

Linden’s median household income of $91,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Linden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 Linden

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

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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