Doctor’s Degrees in Sustainability Science
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Education Levels of Sustainability Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 33 doctor's degrees were awarded to sustainability science majors. This earns it the #162 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sustainability science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,227 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,215 |
| Graduate Certificate | 287 |
| Basic Certificate | 223 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Sustainability Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sustainability science majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in sustainability science. About 51.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sustainability science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Sustainability Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in sustainability science. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sustainability science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability science from UNC Charlotte.
University of Georgia is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability science from UGA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to sustainability science majors at Columbia.
West Virginia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability science from WVU.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to sustainability science majors at UIUC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The sustainability science program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Washington University in St Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in sustainability science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The sustainability science program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to sustainability science majors at RIT.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability science from University of Oklahoma.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sustainability science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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