Sustainability Science at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
If you are interested in studying Sustainability Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 129 sustainability science degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Studying Online at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Among 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Sustainability Science Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Sustainability Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 92 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #24 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 92 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Sustainability Science graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Sustainability Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, by degree type.
Program-wide, Sustainability Science graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 55% women (71) and 45% men (58).
Sustainability Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Of the 69 bachelor’s sustainability science degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 51% were women (35) and 49% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sustainability Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of Sustainability Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 31%.*
Sustainability Science Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 57 master’s sustainability science degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 60% were women (34) and 40% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sustainability Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
Minority students account for 18% of Sustainability Science master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, below the national average of 24%.*
Sustainability Science Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Among the 3 doctoral sustainability science degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sustainability Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Sustainability Science Concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
This Sustainability Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Studies | 129 |
Top-Paying Careers for Sustainability Science Graduates
Students who finish Sustainability Science program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Sustainability Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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