Best Environmental Science Schools Near DeSoto, TX (2026)

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

DeSoto, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. DeSoto has a population of about 55,896. Median household income is $83,256 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $126,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to DeSoto

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

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 9.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX 17.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,199
Avg net price $13,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 30.1 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Navarro College

Corsicana, TX 41.9 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,716
Avg net price $14,820/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 45.4 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 138

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

East Texas A&M University

Commerce, TX 71.2 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $11,841/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Baylor University

Waco, TX 74.3 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

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

#8

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 83.4 miles from DeSoto
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near DeSoto

DeSoto is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$85,210Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$82,648
Conservation Scientist$68,620Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$66,557
Environmental Engineer$126,650Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$122,842
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$49,100Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$47,624

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.

DeSoto at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population55,896Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,256Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near DeSoto, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near DeSoto. The closest is Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, TX (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Texas (45.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near DeSoto?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near DeSoto are: Environmental Engineer ($126,650), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($85,210), Conservation Scientist ($68,620). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duncanville instead of DeSoto?

Duncanville, TX is 4.3 miles from DeSoto 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 DeSoto an affordable place to study environmental science?

DeSoto’s median household income of $83,256 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeSoto while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 DeSoto

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

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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