Best Environmental Science Schools Near Glens Falls, NY (2026)

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

Glens Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Glens Falls has a population of about 14,678. Median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $101,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Glens Falls

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

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 16.4 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,363
Avg net price $32,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Union College

Schenectady, NY 36.9 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,604
Avg net price $34,561/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 40.2 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,051
Avg net price $36,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 41.3 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,079
Avg net price $33,733/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University at Albany

Albany, NY 44.1 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY 83.3 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
35.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,145
Avg net price $26,683/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 90.2 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 52%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,543
Avg net price $34,649/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,436
Out‑of‑state$66,436
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 92.4 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Glens Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$82,160
Conservation Scientist$76,990
Environmental Engineer$101,270
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$82,640

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.

Glens Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Glens Falls, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Glens Falls. The closest is Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Siena College (41.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in New York are: Environmental Engineer ($101,270), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($82,640), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($82,160). Wages for Glens Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Saratoga Springs instead of Glens Falls?

Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls an affordable place to study environmental science?

Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Glens Falls

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

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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