by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Stanford ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sustainability science.
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Stanford was ranked #8 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for sustainability science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from Stanford. This makes it the #14 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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Stanford does not offer an online option for its sustainability science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Stanford Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students earned a master's degree in sustainability science from Stanford. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Stanford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at Stanford University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 114 |
| Cognitive Science | 72 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.