Best Environmental Science Schools Near Canton, OH (2026)

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

Canton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $36,600 to $49,276 per year for indexed programs. Canton has a population of about 70,105. Median household income is $39,754 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $113,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Canton

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

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 15.0 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 23.4 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 42.9 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 46.4 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 47.9 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 50.0 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,928
Avg net price $21,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 50.5 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 63.1 miles from Canton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,417
Avg net price $20,961/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Canton

Canton is part of the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area (BLS area code 15940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$67,220Canton-Massillon, OH$75,190
Conservation Scientist$63,160OH statewide$70,649
Environmental Engineer$113,180OH statewide$126,600
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$74,550OH statewide$83,389

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.

Canton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,105Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,754Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Canton, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Canton. The closest is University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH (15.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Baldwin Wallace University (46.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Canton are: Environmental Engineer ($113,180), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($74,550), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($67,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Massillon instead of Canton?

Massillon, OH is 8.4 miles from Canton 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 Canton an affordable place to study environmental science?

Canton’s median household income of $39,754 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Canton

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

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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