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Sustainability in Illinois

Sustainability Schools in Illinois

328 students earned Sustainability degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Sustainability is the 133rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Sustainability Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 204
Bachelor’s Degree 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a sustainability major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sustainability majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 46.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.4%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Sustainability Grads in Illinois

3,040 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to sustainability.

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Wages for Sustainability Jobs in Illinois

In this state, sustainability grads earn an average of $66,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $76,990.

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There are 7 colleges in Illinois that offer sustainability degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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DePaul University

Chicago
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,430. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,325 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,265 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Sustainability Careers in IL

Some of the careers sustainability majors go into include:

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