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Sustainability Science at University of California-Riverside

What traits are you looking for in a school for Sustainability Science, consider the program at University of California-Riverside. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Riverside is located in Riverside, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 sustainability science degrees were granted at University of California-Riverside.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Riverside

Many students take online classes at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Sustainability Science Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Riverside’s Sustainability Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 3
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 5
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 92
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 92

Earnings for Sustainability Science Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Graduates of University of California-Riverside’s Sustainability Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$17,395

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Sustainability Science graduates from University of California-Riverside comes in at $20,045.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Sustainability Science graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Sustainability Science graduates at University of California-Riverside are 68% women (17) and 32% men (8).

Sustainability Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 25 bachelor’s sustainability science degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sustainability Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 84% of Sustainability Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Sustainability Science Concentrations at University of California-Riverside

This Sustainability Science program at University of California-Riverside includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Sustainability Studies	25

Top-Paying Careers for Sustainability Science Graduates

Students who finish Sustainability Science program at University of California-Riverside pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sustainability Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Park Naturalists	$76,516
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967
Urban and Regional Planners	$66,890

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.