by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sustainability science.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from UIUC. This makes it the #9 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in sustainability science in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sustainability science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $50,678. 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 UIUC, sustainability science students borrow a median amount of $32,217 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,563 for all sustainability science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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The sustainability science program at UIUC awarded 58 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's sustainability science program at UIUC make a median salary of $55,247. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,876.
The sustainability science program at UIUC awarded 42 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 43% of these degrees went to men with the other 57% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 81 |
| Systems Theory | 57 |
| International Studies | 31 |
| Data Analytics | 20 |
| Nutrition Science | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.