Sustainability Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 226 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Sustainability Studies. This degree is more popular with male students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 50.0% 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 | 1,637 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,573 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 42 |
Earnings of Sustainability Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Sustainability Studies. About 54.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 28.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 21 | 50.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 50.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Sustainability Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Sustainability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 379 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 329 doctor'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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 137 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 122 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor'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 Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor'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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 67 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor'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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor'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 Georgia is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Sustainability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor'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.
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.