Solon, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Solon has a population of about 23,970. Median household income is $135,180 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $115,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Solon
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Solon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Solon 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Solon.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,860
Avg net price
$28,746/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,131
Avg net price
$14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 123
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 181
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,122
Avg net price
$27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,417
Avg net price
$20,961/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,217
Avg net price
$23,280/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 106
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Solon
Solon is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $66,890 | Cleveland, OH | $71,235 |
| Conservation Scientist | $63,160 | Cleveland, OH | $67,263 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,720 | Cleveland, OH | $123,237 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $80,980 | Cleveland, OH | $86,241 |
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.
Solon at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 23,970 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $135,180 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 63.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Solon-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Maple Heights, OH – 6.5 mi away (22,478 pop)
- Shaker Heights, OH – 8.3 mi away (27,448 pop)
- Garfield Heights, OH – 8.8 mi away (27,905 pop)
- Hudson, OH – 10.1 mi away (22,251 pop)
- South Euclid, OH – 10.5 mi away (21,658 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Solon, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Solon. The closest is John Carroll University in University Heights, OH (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Erie College (24.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Solon?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Solon are: Environmental Engineer ($115,720), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($80,980), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($66,890). 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 Maple Heights instead of Solon?
Maple Heights, OH is 6.5 miles from Solon 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 Solon an affordable place to study environmental science?
Solon’s median household income of $135,180 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Solon 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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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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