Best Environmental Science Schools Near Bartlesville, OK

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

Bartlesville, Oklahoma has 4 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,810 to $28,290 per year for indexed programs. Bartlesville has a population of about 37,559. Median household income is $59,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $92,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Bartlesville

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

Tulsa Community College

Tulsa, OK 40.7 miles from Bartlesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,746
Avg net price $6,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK 75.5 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,413
Avg net price $17,447/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

College of the Muscogee Nation

Okmulgee, OK 76.0 miles from Bartlesville
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Avg net price $13,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK 78.4 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,379
Avg net price $12,710/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK 134.7 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Chickasha, OK 162.9 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,913
Avg net price $6,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Durant, OK 190.1 miles from Bartlesville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,079
Avg net price $8,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Bartlesville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$75,910
Conservation Scientist$71,270
Environmental Engineer$92,090
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$62,730

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.

Bartlesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,559Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Bartlesville, OK?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Bartlesville. The closest is Tulsa Community College in Tulsa, OK (40.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeastern State University (78.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Oklahoma are: Environmental Engineer ($92,090), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($75,910), Conservation Scientist ($71,270). Wages for Bartlesville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owasso instead of Bartlesville?

Owasso, OK is 31.5 miles from Bartlesville 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 Bartlesville an affordable place to study environmental science?

Bartlesville’s median household income of $59,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bartlesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Bartlesville

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

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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