Williamsport, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $20,644 to $83,756 per year for indexed programs. Williamsport has a population of about 27,629. Median household income is $49,363 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% 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 Williamsport
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Williamsport, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Williamsport 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 Williamsport.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
29%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$93,807
Avg net price
$40,766/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,812
Out‑of‑state$67,812
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 60
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 214
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,454
Avg net price
$27,743/yr
TuitionIn‑state$43,496
Out‑of‑state$43,496
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,498
Avg net price
$23,093/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,374
Avg net price
$15,376/yr
TuitionIn‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,621
Avg net price
$26,979/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,976
Avg net price
$22,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
42%
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,204
Avg net price
$37,607/yr
TuitionIn‑state$65,650
Out‑of‑state$65,650
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Williamsport
| Occupation | Median 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.
Williamsport at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,629 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,363 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.3 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Williamsport-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Milton, PA – 18.7 mi away (30,198 pop)
- Sunbury, PA – 29.2 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Bloomsburg, PA – 34.4 mi away (52,637 pop)
- Shamokin, PA – 40.1 mi away (29,054 pop)
- Lewistown, PA – 52.5 mi away (21,854 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Williamsport, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Williamsport. The closest is Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elmira College (60.3 miles). 2 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 Williamsport workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Milton instead of Williamsport?
Milton, PA is 18.7 miles from Williamsport 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 Williamsport an affordable place to study environmental science?
Williamsport’s median household income of $49,363 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsport 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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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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