Bachelor’s Degrees in Sustainability Science
Education Levels of Sustainability Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,639 people earned their bachelor's degree in sustainability science. This makes it the 155th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sustainability science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,914 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,639 |
| Graduate Certificate | 441 |
| Basic Certificate | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 50 |
| Associate Degree | 31 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Sustainability Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sustainability science is $37,223. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,623 to a high of $41,838.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in sustainability science is $23,563. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,563 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,563.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $280.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sustainability science. About 63.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 593 |
| Women | 1,046 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sustainability science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 249 |
| White | 1,084 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 119 |
Most Popular Sustainability Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sustainability science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sustainability science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UF. About 72% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sustainability science at University of Florida make a median salary of 37,223.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UT Austin. Of these students, 66% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Austin sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
University of California - Riverside comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UCR. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sustainability science at University of California - Riverside make a median salary of 37,223.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from FIU. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
Oregon State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Oregon State. Of these students, 64% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Oregon State University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UIUC. Of these students, 46% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
Colorado Mountain College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Colorado Mountain College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that Colorado Mountain College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
Western Washington University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from WWU. About 43% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Western Washington University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UIC. Of these students, 58% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
Michigan State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Michigan State. Of these students, 35% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
George Mason University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from GMU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. George Mason University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 66% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sustainability science at University of Massachusetts Amherst make a median salary of 37,223.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Columbia. Of these students, 71% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sustainability science at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 37,223.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Ohio State. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
Furman University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,902 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Furman. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Furman University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from UNH. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Data shows that UNH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,223.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montana State University. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from MSU Bozeman. About 37% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Montana State University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
Utah State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from USU. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in sustainability science at Utah State University make a median salary of 37,223.
Iowa State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in sustainability science from Iowa State. About 58% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University sustainability science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,223.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sustainability science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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