Best Environmental Science Schools Near Gloversville, NY

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

Gloversville, New York has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,866 to $31,256 per year for indexed programs. Gloversville has a population of about 15,010. Median household income is $49,155 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% 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 Gloversville

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

Union College

Schenectady, NY 26.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

#2

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY 28.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

#3

University at Albany

Albany, NY 36.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

#4

Siena College

Loudonville, NY 37.8 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY 40.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

#6

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 54.1 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

#7

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 62.2 miles from Gloversville
  • 4 year
69.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $85,139
Avg net price $28,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 74.5 miles from Gloversville
  • 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

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Gloversville

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.

Gloversville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,010Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,155Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Gloversville, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Gloversville. The closest is Union College in Schenectady, NY (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (40.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are 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 Gloversville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Amsterdam instead of Gloversville?

Amsterdam, NY is 10.8 miles from Gloversville 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 Gloversville an affordable place to study environmental science?

Gloversville’s median household income of $49,155 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gloversville 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 Gloversville

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

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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