Paris, Texas has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Paris has a population of about 24,678. Median household income is $45,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.2% 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 Paris
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Paris, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Paris 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 Paris.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,296
Avg net price
$11,841/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 69
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,010
Avg net price
$15,649/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 138
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,807
Avg net price
$28,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 73
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,199
Avg net price
$13,951/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 99
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,716
Avg net price
$14,820/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,424
Avg net price
$36,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 122
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,634
Avg net price
$14,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 86
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
51%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,793
Avg net price
$41,104/yr
TuitionIn‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 141
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Texas schools on the Texas environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Paris
| Occupation | Median 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.
Paris at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,678 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Paris-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Greenville, TX – 50.4 mi away (24,753 pop)
- Denison, TX – 59.0 mi away (23,654 pop)
- Sherman, TX – 61.9 mi away (66,791 pop)
- Wylie, TX – 71.2 mi away (47,701 pop)
- McKinney, TX – 72.4 mi away (223,422 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Paris, TX?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Paris. The closest is East Texas A&M University in Commerce, TX (36.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Texas (97.7 miles). 3 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 Paris workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Greenville instead of Paris?
Greenville, TX is 50.4 miles from Paris 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 Paris an affordable place to study environmental science?
Paris’s median household income of $45,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paris 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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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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