Mustang, Oklahoma has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Mustang has a population of about 21,290. Median household income is $88,262 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $87,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Mustang
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Mustang, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mustang 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 Mustang.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,126
Avg net price
$15,300/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 146
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,913
Avg net price
$6,624/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,413
Avg net price
$17,447/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,234
Out‑of‑state$25,754
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 166
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Avg net price
$13,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,746
Avg net price
$6,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,079
Avg net price
$8,039/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,379
Avg net price
$12,710/yr
TuitionIn‑state$7,810
Out‑of‑state$17,290
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 81
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Mustang
Mustang is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metro area (BLS area code 36420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $77,400 | Oklahoma City, OK | $85,619 |
| Conservation Scientist | $63,130 | Oklahoma City, OK | $69,834 |
| Environmental Engineer | $87,420 | Oklahoma City, OK | $96,704 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $61,210 | Oklahoma City, OK | $67,710 |
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.
Mustang at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 21,290 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $88,262 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Mustang-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Yukon, OK – 9.2 mi away (26,340 pop)
- Oklahoma City, OK – 13.0 mi away (948,154 pop)
- Moore, OK – 14.7 mi away (61,415 pop)
- Del City, OK – 16.4 mi away (21,950 pop)
- Midwest City, OK – 20.5 mi away (57,305 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Mustang, OK?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Mustang. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (62.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Mustang?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Mustang are: Environmental Engineer ($87,420), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($77,400), Conservation Scientist ($63,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Yukon instead of Mustang?
Yukon, OK is 9.2 miles from Mustang 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 Mustang an affordable place to study environmental science?
Mustang’s median household income of $88,262 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mustang 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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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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