Best Environmental Science Schools Near Kerrville, TX (2026)

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

Kerrville, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $23,500 to $53,020 per year for indexed programs. Kerrville has a population of about 24,532. Median household income is $59,431 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $123,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Kerrville

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 44.0 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 53.0 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,955
Avg net price $21,145/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,434
Out‑of‑state$37,434
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 51

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

#3

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 56.2 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,733
Avg net price $22,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 71.9 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 81.7 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

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

#6

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 83.3 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

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

#7

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 87.0 miles from Kerrville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

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

#8

Baylor University

Waco, TX 158.4 miles from Kerrville
  • 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

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Kerrville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$92,000
Conservation Scientist$68,620
Environmental Engineer$123,060
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$49,100

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.

Kerrville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,431Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Kerrville. The closest is The University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX (44.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University Texas (81.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Texas are: Environmental Engineer ($123,060), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($92,000), Conservation Scientist ($68,620). Wages for Kerrville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in San Antonio instead of Kerrville?

San Antonio, TX is 53.5 miles from Kerrville 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 Kerrville an affordable place to study environmental science?

Kerrville’s median household income of $59,431 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kerrville 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 Kerrville

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

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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