Best Environmental Science Schools Near Indiana, PA (2026)

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

Indiana, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $44,626 to $61,261 per year for indexed programs. Indiana has a population of about 14,170. Median household income is $44,784 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $103,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Indiana

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

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 26.2 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA 42.2 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,410
Avg net price $29,954/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,626
Out‑of‑state$44,626
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 45.8 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 54.5 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 55.6 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 55.8 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 60.3 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,918
Avg net price $23,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA 62.0 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,004
Avg net price $25,890/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Indiana

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$76,110
Conservation Scientist$61,480
Environmental Engineer$103,330
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$78,540

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.

Indiana at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,170Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,784Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Indiana, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Indiana. The closest is Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA (26.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (55.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Environmental Engineer ($103,330), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($78,540), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($76,110). Wages for Indiana workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Indiana?

Johnstown, PA is 23.9 miles from Indiana 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 Indiana an affordable place to study environmental science?

Indiana’s median household income of $44,784 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Indiana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Indiana

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

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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