by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sustainability science.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sustainability Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Sustainability Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,329 a year. This is higher than $37,223, which is the national median for all sustainability science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, sustainability science students borrow a median amount of $45,168 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,563 for all sustainability science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
The sustainability science program at GMU awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GMU sustainability science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 98 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 90 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 55 |
| International Studies | 37 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.