Best Environmental Science Schools Near Clarksville, TN (2026)

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

Clarksville, Tennessee has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $42,540 to $62,570 per year for indexed programs. Clarksville has a population of about 171,897. Median household income is $66,786 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $97,190 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Clarksville

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

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 39.9 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,730
Avg net price $15,796/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Belmont University

Nashville, TN 42.8 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,930
Avg net price $33,147/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN 44.0 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,541
Avg net price $24,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 105.9 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of the South

Sewanee, TN 123.4 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,911
Avg net price $27,872/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN 155.4 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,151
Avg net price $14,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 177.6 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,651
Avg net price $28,585/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 195.1 miles from Clarksville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Clarksville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$76,840
Conservation Scientist$70,500
Environmental Engineer$97,190
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$73,570

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.

Clarksville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population171,897Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,786Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Clarksville, TN?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Clarksville. The closest is Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN (39.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lipscomb University (44.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Tennessee are: Environmental Engineer ($97,190), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($76,840), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,570). Wages for Clarksville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Clarksville?

Hopkinsville, KY is 20.1 miles from Clarksville 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 Clarksville an affordable place to study environmental science?

Clarksville’s median household income of $66,786 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Clarksville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Clarksville

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

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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