Best Environmental Science Schools Near Oregon, OH (2026)

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

Oregon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Oregon has a population of about 19,821. Median household income is $82,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $98,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Oregon

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

Toledo, OH 9.4 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 22.2 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH 39.8 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,466
Avg net price $20,556/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Defiance College

Defiance, OH 53.9 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,351
Avg net price $26,337/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH 64.8 miles from Oregon
  • 4 year
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,928
Avg net price $24,478/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 79.6 miles from Oregon
  • 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

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 84.1 miles from Oregon
  • 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

#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 91.5 miles from Oregon
  • 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

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Oregon

Oregon is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). 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$81,070Toledo, OH$88,601
Conservation Scientist$63,160OH statewide$69,027
Environmental Engineer$98,720Toledo, OH$107,891
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$74,550OH statewide$81,475

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.

Oregon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,467Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Oregon. The closest is Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH (7.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Adrian College (36.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Oregon are: Environmental Engineer ($98,720), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($81,070), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($74,550). 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 Toledo instead of Oregon?

Toledo, OH is 7.7 miles from Oregon 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 Oregon an affordable place to study environmental science?

Oregon’s median household income of $82,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oregon 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 Oregon

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

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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