Master’s Degrees in Sustainability Science
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Education Levels of Sustainability Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,435 people earned their master's degree in sustainability science. This earns it the #99 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sustainability science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,435 |
| Graduate Certificate | 464 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Sustainability Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in sustainability science is $53,061. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,546 and the high is $57,425.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in sustainability science is $49,374. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $61,326 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $41,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in sustainability science. About 62.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 537 |
| Women | 898 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sustainability science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 730 |
| International Students | 319 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
Most Popular Sustainability Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a master’s degree in sustainability science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for sustainability science students seekinga master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from Columbia. Of these students, 64% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from USF Tampa. Of these students, 61% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Presidio Graduate School. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from Presidio Graduate School. Of these students, 73% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UIC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UC Berkeley. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from U-M. Of these students, 72% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from Harvard. Of these students, 61% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UIUC. Of these students, 57% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is The City College of New York. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from CCNY. About 73% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rhode Island School of Design is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,435 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from RISD.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UW Seattle. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Washington University in St Louis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sustainability science. Roughly 15,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from WUSTL. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in sustainability science. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from Stanford. Of these students, 69% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from U Miami. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UC.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,298 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from UW - Green Bay. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from University of Oklahoma. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sustainability science majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from DePaul. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The New School comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in sustainability science. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in sustainability science from New School University. About 75% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Sustainability Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,435 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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