Johnson City, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Johnson City has a population of about 71,455. Median household income is $55,429 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% 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 Johnson City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Johnson City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Johnson City 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 Johnson City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,367
Avg net price
$21,131/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,249
Avg net price
$18,976/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 143
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,279
Avg net price
$19,360/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,501
Avg net price
$14,246/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 65
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,151
Avg net price
$14,265/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,911
Avg net price
$27,872/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,930
Avg net price
$33,147/yr
TuitionIn‑state$42,540
Out‑of‑state$42,540
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 103
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,541
Avg net price
$24,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 107
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Johnson City
Johnson City is part of the Johnson City, TN metro area (BLS area code 27740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,400 | Johnson City, TN | $85,779 |
| Conservation Scientist | $70,500 | TN statewide | $80,205 |
| Environmental Engineer | $97,190 | TN statewide | $110,569 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $73,570 | TN statewide | $83,697 |
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.
Johnson City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 71,455 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,429 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Johnson City-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Kingsport, TN – 15.5 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 17.6 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Greeneville, TN – 27.2 mi away (23,953 pop)
- Boone, NC – 40.7 mi away (25,039 pop)
- Morristown, TN – 52.1 mi away (60,098 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Johnson City, TN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Johnson City. The closest is Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN (24.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Warren Wilson College (50.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Johnson City?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Johnson City are: Environmental Engineer ($97,190), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($75,400), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($73,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Kingsport instead of Johnson City?
Kingsport, TN is 15.5 miles from Johnson City 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 Johnson City an affordable place to study environmental science?
Johnson City’s median household income of $55,429 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnson City 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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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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