Doctor’s Degrees in Sustainability Studies
Education Levels of Sustainability Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 50 people earned their doctor's degree in sustainability. This earns it the #278 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 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 Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for sustainability majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for sustainability majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
A doctor's degree in sustainability is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sustainability doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Sustainability Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in sustainability. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from UNC Charlotte.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from UGA. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from Columbia.
West Virginia University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from WVU.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from UIUC. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from Penn State University Park.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from RIT.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from University of Oklahoma.
The 10th most popular school in the country for sustainability majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from UIC.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in sustainability. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in sustainability from ASU - Tempe.
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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 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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