Sustainability Science
Types of Degrees Sustainability Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many sustainability science graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,014 |
| Graduate Certificate | 160 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
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What Can You Do With a Sustainability Science Major?
People with a sustainability science degree often go into the following careers:
| Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Professors | 9.4% | $65,660 |
Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Sustainability Science?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of sustainability science majors is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 431 |
| International Students | 348 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
Geographic Diversity
Sustainability Science appeals to people across the globe. About 34.3% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:
- China
- India
- Canada
- Mexico
- Taiwan
How Much Do Sustainability Science Majors Make?
Master’s Degree Starting Salary
According to 2017-2018 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a master’s degree in sustainability science have a median salary of $58,950 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $45,700 (25th percentile) and $68,650 (75th percentile).
It is possible that some of these people may have taken positions that were not related to sustainability science.
Salaries According to BLS
The median salary for someone in a career related to sustainability science is $76,990. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.
To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.
Online Sustainability Science Programs
In the 2018-2019 academic year, 202 schools offered some type of sustainability science program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
| Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 35 | 5 |
| Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | 0 |
| Certificate (2-4 Years) | 2 | 0 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10 | 0 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33 | 5 |
| Post-Baccalaureate | 35 | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 64 | 13 |
| Post-Master’s | 4 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 5 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
Is a Degree in Sustainability Science Worth It?
The median salary for a sustainability science grad is $76,990 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.
This is 93% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $741,800 after 20 years!
Majors Related to Sustainability Science
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to sustainability science.
| Major | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 37,392 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 29,278 |
| International Studies | 7,967 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 6,609 |
| Nutrition Science | 4,794 |
| Behavioral Science | 3,731 |
| Natural Sciences | 2,571 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,275 |
| Human Biology | 1,460 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 1,310 |
| Gerontology | 1,281 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 1,272 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 1,171 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 1,105 |
| Computational Science | 927 |
| Systems Theory | 917 |
| Museum Studies | 801 |
| Dispute Resolution | 668 |
| Historic Preservation | 433 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 424 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 303 |
| Marine Science | 275 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 227 |
| Biopsychology | 165 |
| Medieval Studies | 108 |
| Accounting & Computer Science | 71 |
| Maritime Studies | 45 |
| Holocaust Studies | 40 |
References
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By TonyTheTiger under License
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