Best Environmental Science Schools Near Oshkosh, WI (2026)

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

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $69,849 per year for indexed programs. Oshkosh has a population of about 66,247. Median household income is $61,929 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wisconsin, the top-earning environmental science-related role is Environmental Engineer at a median $89,990 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Science Schools to Oshkosh

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

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI 18.3 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,789
Avg net price $23,401/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,982
Out‑of‑state$56,982
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI 38.0 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,363
Avg net price $26,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 47.3 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,528
Avg net price $13,369/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI 61.0 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,021
Avg net price $14,559/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 62.3 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI 72.4 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
59.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,009
Avg net price $15,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI 73.3 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,664
Avg net price $23,245/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 73.8 miles from Oshkosh
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Environmental Science Wages Near Oshkosh

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Wisconsin, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$72,820
Conservation Scientist$79,540
Environmental Engineer$89,990
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$68,370

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.

Oshkosh at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population66,247Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,929Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited environmental science schools are near Oshkosh, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering environmental science programs near Oshkosh. The closest is Lawrence University in Appleton, WI (18.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (61.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental science-related roles in Wisconsin are: Environmental Engineer ($89,990), Conservation Scientist ($79,540), Environmental Scientist and Specialist ($72,820). Wages for Oshkosh workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Neenah instead of Oshkosh?

Neenah, WI is 10.7 miles from Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh an affordable place to study environmental science?

Oshkosh’s median household income of $61,929 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oshkosh while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Oshkosh

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

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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