| American University | DC | 41 | 1290-1420
29-32 | - Environmental Studies (BA)
- Environmental Science (BS)
| - Focuses on addressing climate change through politics through its Center for Environmental Policy
- Has already achieved carbon neutrality
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| Arizona State University | AZ | 90 | 1110-1310
21-28 | - Earth and Environmental Studies (BA)
- Environmental Design (BA)
- Environmental Engineering (BSE)
- Environmental Science (BA or BS)
- Environmental and Resource Management (BS)
- Sustainability (BA)
- Sustainability (BS)
| - Offer a degree in sustainability
- Operate the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Service, which develop sustainable solutions to environmental challenges worldwide
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| Chatham University | PA | 66 | 1060-1250
21-29 | - Environmental Science (BS)
- Sustainability (BA)
- Sustainability (BS)
- Food Studies (BA)
| - Offers degrees in sustainability and food studies
- Has a dedicated Falk School of Sustainability & the Environment
- Boasts many hands-on environmental activities, such as its agroecology fields, gardens, and more
- Students are heavily involved in campus sustainability initiatives
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| Colby College | ME | 7 | 1430-1540
32-34 | - Environmental Policy (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies Computation (BS)
| - Furthers climate change research through the Buck Environment and Climate Change Lab, the Russ Cole Research Fellows Program, and more
- Prioritizes use of renewable energy
- Has already achieved carbon neutrality
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| College of the Atlantic | ME | 60 | 1240-1450
27-32 | - Self-designed degree in Human Ecology
| - The entire college has only one major, a self-designed major in human ecology. Students can pursue different concentrations and areas of study.
- Offers many courses related to sustainability and climate change
- Has already achieved carbon neutrality with its energy-efficient buildings, waste practices, and more
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| Colorado State University | CO | 91 | 1080-1280
23-29 | - Ecosystem Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Fire and Emergency Services Administration (BS)
- Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology (BS)
- Forest and Rangeland Stewardship (BS)
- Geology (BS)
- Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (BS)
- Natural Resource Tourism (BS)
- Natural Resources Management (BS)
- Restoration Ecology (BS)
- Watershed Science and Sustainability (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
| - Offers multiple environmental sustainability programs
- Prioritizes environmental friendliness on campus with clean energy, green architecture, and more
- Has a dedicated Warner College of Natural Resources
- Aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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| Columbia University | NY | 4 | 1500-1560
34-35 | - Sustainable Development
- Environmental Science
- Earth Science
- Climate Science
- Climate System Science
- Environmental Biology
- Earth and Environmental Engineering
| - Recently created the Columbia Climate School
- Offers multiple undergraduate majors related to climate studies
- Continues to support and follow the Paris Climate Agreement after the US’s withdrawal
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| Cornell University | NY | 7 | 1470-1550
33-35 | - Environmental Engineering (BSE)
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (BA/BS)
- Atmospheric Sciences (BS)
- Environment and Sustainability (BS)
| - Cornell Climate Smart Solutions Program is a hub for researchers from various disciplines to develop technological solutions to climate problems
- Atkinson Center for Sustainability is dedicated to researching environmental challenges through the lenses of food, health, energy, and climate
- Continues to support and follow the Paris Climate Agreement after the US’s withdrawal
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| Dickinson College | PA | 34 | Test-Free | - Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- Geosciences (BS)
| - Conducts research on sustainability and renewable energy
- Has already achieved carbon neutrality
- Prioritizes sustainability on campus, from efficient energy usage to sustainably designed buildings
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| Duke University | NC | 6 | 1490-1560
33-35 | - Earth and Climate Sciences (BS)
- Earth and Climate Sciences (AB)
- Marine Science and Conservation (BS)
- Marine Science and Conservation (AB)
- Environmental Sciences (BS)
- Environmental Sciences and Policy (AB)
- Environmental Engineering (BSE)
| - Prioritizes undergraduate research
- Provides students access to a marine lab and 7,000 acre forest for environment/ecology research
- Has a dedicated School of the Environment
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| Harvard University | MA | 3 | 1480-1580
33-36 | - Earth and Planetary Sciences (AB)
- Environmental Science and Engineering (AB)
- Environmental Science and Public Policy (AB)
- Environmental Studies (ALB)
| - Harvard University Center for the Environment fosters climate research in engineering, government, religion, business, chemistry, and history
- Sponsors other independent climate research projects
- Continues to support and follow the Paris Climate Agreement after the US’s withdrawal
- Aims for net zero fossil fuel use by 2026 and no fossil fuel use at all by 2050
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| New York University | NY | 8 | 1470-1560
33-35 | - Environmental Studies (BA)
| - Has a dedicated Department of Environmental Studies with different specializations for students to choose from
- Has a dedicated Office of Sustainability
- Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040
- Recycles energy on campus
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| Oregon State University | OR | 89 | 1120-1370
21-28 | - Agriculture and Food Business Management
- Agricultural Science
- Botany
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
- Ecological Engineering
- Environmental Economics and Policy
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences (BS)
- Food Science and Sustainable Technologies
- Climate Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Energy Systems Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Forest Engineering
- Forestry
- Natural Resources
| - Has a dedicated College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
- Provides exclusive research access (for both professors and students) to the OSU Marine and Geology Repository, Ice Core & Quaternary Geochemistry Lab, and Ocean Observatories Initiative
- Home to the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, which boasts a network of researchers across multiple universities and labs in Oregon
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| Portland State University | OR | 93 | 1080-1290
18-27 | - Earth Science (BA)
- Earth Science (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Science (BA)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
- Forest Ecology and Management (Certificate)
- Lake and Resevoir Management (Certificate)
| - Offers several degrees relating to sustainability
- Has a dedicated Campus Sustainability Office
- Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040
- Derives a significant portion of its energy from solar power
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| Seattle University | WA | 83 | 1160-1360
24-30 | - Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies with various specializations
- Marine and Conservation Biology (BS)
| - Students are engaged in sustainability projects on campus, such as adding solar panels to buildings
- Is an urban wildlife sanctuary
- Has a dedicated center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability
- Is working towards carbon neutrality
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| Stanford University | CA | 4 | 1500-1570
33-35 | - Atmosphere/Energy (BS)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Earth Systems (BS)
- Environmental Systems Engineering (BS)
| - The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability oversees the Climate Education Project; the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, which offers 5 undergraduate degrees; and more
- Stanford was the birthplace of the Millenium Alliance for Humanity and the Biosphere, an intellectual hub where experts from different disciplines address environmental challenges and their solutions
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| State University of New York – Buffalo | NY | 68 | 1190-1380
25-32 | - Environmental Design (BA)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
- Environmental Sustainability (BA)
| - Faculty boasts climate researchers from interdisciplinary fields, such as law and geology
- Lauched a climate action plan in 2020 that dictates that the college will try to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2030
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| State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry | NY | 70 | 1120-1300
23-28 | - Environmental Biology (BS)
- Conservation Biology (BS)
- Forest Health (BS)
- Wildlife Science (BS)
- Environmental Resources Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Health (BS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
- Environmental Education and Interpretation (BS)
- Forest Ecosystem Science (BS)
- Forest Resources Management (BS)
- Natural Resources Management (BS)
- Sustainable Energy Management (BS)
| - Most undergraduate degree programs are related to the environment
- Focuses on sustainable practices on campus, such as low waste, clean energy, and more
- Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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| University of California Berkeley | CA | 11 | Test-Free | - Environmental Economics and Policy
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Conservation and Resource Studies
- Ecosystem Management and Forestry
- Society and Environment
| - Boasts one of the top ecology programs in the world
- Offers a multitude of courses that tackle environmental issues from different angles
- UC Berkeley’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025
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| University of California Davis | CA | 38 | Test-Free | - Agricultural and Environmental Education (BS)
- Ecological Management and Restoration (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry (BS)
- Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning (BS)
- Environmental Science and Management (BS)
- Environmental Toxicology (BS)
- Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (BA)
- Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (BS)
- Marine and Coastal Science — Coastal Environmental Processes or Marine Environmental Chemistry (BS)
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (BS)
- Sustainable Environmental Design (BS)
- Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology (BS)
| - Encourages purchasing only green products for faculty
- Is converting to renewable energy use
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| University of California Irvine | CA | 21 | Test-Free | - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Earth System Science (BS)
- Environmental Science and Policy (BA)
| - Has a Sustainability Resource Center
- Prioritizes sustainability on campus by conserving water, reducing waste, using clean energy, and more
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| University of California Merced | CA | 90 | Test-Free | - Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Humanities (BA)
- Environmental Systems Science/Earth and Climate Science (BS)
- Environmental Systems Science/Ecosystem Science (BS)
| - Is an environmentally friendly campus because of its sustainable design, commitment to conserving resources and reducing waste, and more
- Aims to achieve zero waste, zero energy usage, and zero greenhouse gas emissions
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| The University of Colorado, Boulder | CO | 79 | 1170-1380
26-31 | - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BA)
- Environmental Design (BEnvD)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
| - Offers many courses related to climate change and sustainability
- Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- Implements sustainable practices on campus
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| University of Connecticut | CT | 56 | 1230-1430
27-33 | - Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Economics of Sustainable Development and Management
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Resources
- Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems
- Environmental Engineering
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Earth Science Education
| - Students are engaged in institutional sustainability practices
- Aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040
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| University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign | IL | 45 | 1350-1510
30-34 | - Environmental Economics & Policy
- Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
- Sustainability in Food & Environmental Systems
- and other agriculture-related majors
| - Has a dedicated College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
- Provides multiple courses of study and research opportunities dedicated to sustainability
- Gives students access to Cli-Mate, an internet platform that provides climate data
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| University of Massachusetts Amherst | MA | 64 | 1280-1450
29-33 | - Arboriculture and Community Forest Management (AS)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Natural Resource Conservation (BS)
- Plant and Soil Science (BS)
- Resource Economics (BS)
- Sustainable Food and Farming (AS)
- Sustainable Food and Farming (BS)
- Sustainable Horticulture (AS)
| - Furthers the Carbon Literacy Project by teaching students and staff about the climate crisis and individuals’ impact on it
- Prioritize campus sustainability by promoting eco-friendly transportation
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| The University of New Hampshire | NH | 87 | 1130-1310
26-31 | - Earth Sciences (BA)
- Earth Sciences (BS)
- Economics Major: Public Policy and Sustainability Option(BA)
- Environmental Conservation and Sustainability (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Sciences Major: Ecosystems Option (BS)
- Environmental Sciences Major: Geosystems Option (BS)
- Environmental Sciences Major: Hydrology Option (BS)
- Environmental Sciences Major: Soil and Watersheds Option (BS)
- Environmental and Resource Economics (BS)
- Forestry (BSF)
- Sustainability Dual Major
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (BA)
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (BS)
- Wildlife and Conservation Biology (BS)
| - Offers a sustainability dual major
- Offers a multitude of courses relating to climate change and sustainability
- Focuses on sustainable practices on campus
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| University of Washington | WA | 48 | 1320-1500
29-34 | - Environmenal Studies (BA)
- Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management (BS)
- Earth and Space Sciences (BA)
- Earth and Space Sciences (BS)
- Atmospheric Sciences (BS)
- Marine Biology (BS)
- Oceanography (BA)
- Oceanography (BS)
- Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (BS)
- Bioresource Science and Engineering (BS)
| - Holds climate justice seminars with their law school
- Has a strong Program on Climate Change that conducts climate research and even offers a minor and graduate certificate
- Has a dedicated College of the Environment
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| University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | 49 | 1370-1500
28-33 | - Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (BA)
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (BS)
- Conservation Biology (BA)
- Conservation Biology (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Sciences (BA)
- Environmental Sciences (BS)
- Forest Science (BS)
- Wildlife Ecology (BS)
| - Collaborates with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, which attempts to remedy negative impacts of climate change on the state of Wisconsin
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| Yale University | CT | 4 | 1470-1560
33-35 | - Earth and Planetary Sciences (AB)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences (BS)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (AB)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (BS)
- Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BS)
| - Significant student activism
- Significant research
- Continues to support and follow the Paris Climate Agreement after the US’s withdrawal
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