Sustainability Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies is offered at 226 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of Sustainability Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sustainability Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,374 degrees were awarded toSustainability Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sustainability Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 |
| Associate’s Degree | 71 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,573 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Sustainability Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies of $62,144 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,012 |
| 4 years | $62,144 |
| 5 years | $72,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Sustainability Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies. About 62.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 618 |
| Women | 1,019 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 63.8% |
| Asian | 86 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 261 | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 40 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 45 | 2.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sustainability Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Sustainability Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Harvard University. This school awarded 379 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 329 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 122 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 93 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 80 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 57 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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