Best Environmental Science Schools Near San Angelo, TX (2026)

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

San Angelo, Texas has 1 accredited school offering environmental science programs. San Angelo has a population of about 99,507. Median household income is $64,146 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.9% 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 San Angelo

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

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 83.2 miles from San Angelo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 141.5 miles from San Angelo
  • 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

#3

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 168.4 miles from San Angelo
  • 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

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX 169.6 miles from San Angelo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,454
Avg net price $19,070/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 170.3 miles from San Angelo
  • 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

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock, TX 170.9 miles from San Angelo
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,787
Avg net price $24,456/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, TX 177.6 miles from San Angelo
  • 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

#8

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 179.7 miles from San Angelo
  • 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

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

Environmental Science Wages Near San Angelo

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.

San Angelo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population99,507Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,146Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near San Angelo, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near San Angelo. The closest is Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX (83.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Abilene Christian University (83.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 San Angelo workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Abilene instead of San Angelo?

Abilene, TX is 81.4 miles from San Angelo 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 San Angelo an affordable place to study environmental science?

San Angelo’s median household income of $64,146 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in San Angelo 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 San Angelo

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

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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