30 colleges · Illinois
Environmental science colleges in Illinois
30 colleges in Illinois offer a bachelor's degree in environmental science (7 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $38,174 a year after graduating, compared with $41,178 nationally.
All environmental science programs in Illinois
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL | 10 | $38,113 | $62,757 | $27,000 |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | 56 | $41,350 | $57,790 | $23,815 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | 66 | $33,441 | $55,382 | $13,866 |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 27 | $39,491 | $54,666 | $16,798 |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | 5 | $35,442 | $54,579 | n/a |
| DePaul UniversityChicago, IL | 25 | $38,746 | $52,622 | $24,500 |
| Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | 9 | n/a | $46,565 | n/a |
| Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL | 21 | $38,234 | n/a | $23,583 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | 24 | $38,053 | n/a | n/a |
| Aurora UniversityAurora, IL | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Eureka CollegeEureka, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Central CollegeNaperville, IL | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| North Park UniversityChicago, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Principia CollegeElsah, IL | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of ChicagoChicago, IL | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Illinois offer environmental science?
30 colleges in Illinois awarded bachelor's degrees in environmental science in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 7 of them public.
Where do environmental science graduates earn the most in Illinois?
Augustana College, with median earnings of $62,757 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Environmental science nationwide · All colleges in Illinois
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.