Sustainability Studies
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for Sustainability Studies by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private | $85,545 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville WI · Public | $73,238 |
| 3 | Western Washington University WA · Public | $70,793 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign IL · Public | $63,604 |
| 5 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus NH · Public | $62,388 |
| 6 | University of Florida FL · Public | $61,281 |
| 7 | George Mason University VA · Public | $61,216 |
| 8 | Aquinas College MI · Private | $60,285 |
| 9 | Miami University-Hamilton OH · Public | $59,660 |
| 10 | Miami University-Oxford OH · Public | $59,660 |
| 11 | Stockton University NJ · Public | $59,472 |
| 12 | University of California-Riverside CA · Public | $58,463 |
| 13 | SUNY Oneonta NY · Public | $55,148 |
| 14 | The University of Texas at Austin TX · Public | $54,430 |
| 15 | Hofstra University NY · Private | $43,733 |
| 16 | Montana State University MT · Public | $41,979 |
Is Sustainability Studies Worth It?
Proceed With a Plan
Be honest with yourself about the money on Sustainability Studies. At an average $40,245 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 24 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Stockton University, where graduates pull $59,472 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.