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Sustainability Science Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 29 students earned their Sustainability Science degrees in NC.

In this state, Sustainability Science is the 209th most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sustainability Science Majors in North Carolina

Sustainability Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a sustainability science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sustainability science majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Sustainability Science Grads in North Carolina

5,220 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sustainability science.

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Wages for Sustainability Science Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a sustainability science grad in the state is $70,590, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer sustainability science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

#3

Guilford College

Greensboro
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,788 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,250 a year.

Sustainability Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers sustainability science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Professors 9% $60,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sustainability science.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Behavioral Science 557
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 366
International Studies 267
Nutrition Science 256
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 178
Interdisciplinary Studies 151
Science, Technology & Society 58
Gerontology 52

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