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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with sustainability science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #29 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
Of the 33 sustainability science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students graduated with a master's degree in sustainability science from UMass Amherst. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 316 |
| Data Analytics | 267 |
| Nutrition Science | 84 |
| Natural Sciences | 31 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.