Sustainability Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 226 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sustainability Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.9% of Sustainability Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Sustainability Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,374 students earned theirSustainability 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 (this page) | 2,573 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Sustainability Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Sustainability Studies of $62,144 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 62.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 696 |
| Women | 1,154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Sustainability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 771 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 104 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 49 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 591 | 31.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.9% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Sustainability Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 278 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Harvard University. This school awarded 379 master'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 329 master'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 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 174 master'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 Utah comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 137 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 129 master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 87 master'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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 80 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 72 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 66 master'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.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 64 master'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 South Florida is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Sustainability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sustainability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Sustainability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Sustainability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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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