Best Environmental Science Schools Near New Braunfels, TX

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

New Braunfels, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $37,434 to $66,719 per year for indexed programs. New Braunfels has a population of about 116,477. In the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $123,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to New Braunfels

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

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 16.7 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX 26.5 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 31.4 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 31.8 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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

#5

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 42.5 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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

#6

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 49.5 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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

#7

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 52.5 miles from New Braunfels
  • 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

#8

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 123.8 miles from New Braunfels
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near New Braunfels

New Braunfels is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area (BLS area code 41700). 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$92,350San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$97,518
Conservation Scientist$66,120San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$69,820
Environmental Engineer$123,710San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX$130,634
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$49,100TX statewide$51,848

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.

New Braunfels at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near New Braunfels, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near New Braunfels. The closest is Texas State University in San Marcos, TX (16.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Edward’s University (42.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near New Braunfels?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near New Braunfels are: Environmental Engineer ($123,710), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($92,350), Conservation Scientist ($66,120). 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 Cibolo instead of New Braunfels?

Cibolo, TX is 10.8 miles from New Braunfels 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.

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 New Braunfels

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

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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