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Sustainability Science in Illinois

Sustainability Science Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Sustainability Science Grads in Illinois

There are 10,520 people in the state and 489,450 people in the nation working in Sustainability Science jobs.

Sustainability Science Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Sustainability Science Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Sustainability Science grad in the state is $102,349, compared to a typical salary of $106,231 nationwide.

Sustainability Science Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Sustainability Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,417 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 62%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $33,280 a year.

Sustainability Science Careers in IL

Some of the careers Sustainability Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 13% $81,436
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Park Naturalists 9% $76,516
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $66,890
Climate Change Policy Analysts 7% $46,198
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Environmental Restoration Planners 4% $61,737
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 4% $41,550

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Sustainability Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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