Suffolk, Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering environmental science programs. Suffolk has a population of about 96,638. Median household income is $90,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $102,110 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Environmental Science Schools to Suffolk
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental science programs near Suffolk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Suffolk 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 Suffolk.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$14,638/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 110
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,347
Avg net price
$19,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,863
Avg net price
$21,565/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 117
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,943
Avg net price
$17,758/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,380
Avg net price
$22,235/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,409
Avg net price
$15,921/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$76,343
Avg net price
$17,915/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 180
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,453
Avg net price
$17,800/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,090
Out‑of‑state$16,090
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia environmental science page.
Environmental Science Wages Near Suffolk
Suffolk is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $78,600 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $80,286 |
| Conservation Scientist | $63,790 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $65,158 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,110 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $104,300 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $72,760 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $74,321 |
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.
Suffolk at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 96,638 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $90,089 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Suffolk-Area Cities With Environmental Science Programs
- Chesapeake, VA – 18.7 mi away (237,940 pop)
- Portsmouth, VA – 19.0 mi away (95,252 pop)
- Norfolk, VA – 25.2 mi away (245,115 pop)
- Newport News, VA – 29.1 mi away (181,825 pop)
- Hampton, VA – 29.2 mi away (135,410 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited environmental science schools are near Suffolk, VA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Suffolk. The closest is Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina Wesleyan University (78.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying environmental science roles near Suffolk?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles near Suffolk are: Environmental Engineer ($102,110), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($78,600), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($72,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Chesapeake instead of Suffolk?
Chesapeake, VA is 18.7 miles from Suffolk 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 Suffolk an affordable place to study environmental science?
Suffolk’s median household income of $90,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Suffolk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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