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. In addition, we cover how U of U ranks in comparison to other schools with sustainability science programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from U of U. This makes it the #21 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of sustainability science students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of U is $30,229. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,223 for all sustainability science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
Learn more about U of U tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 sustainability science majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of U. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Of the 26 sustainability science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from U of U, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 122 |
| Nutrition Science | 22 |
| Gerontology | 9 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 7 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.