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 USU ranks in comparison to other schools with sustainability science programs.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sustainability Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from USU. This makes it the #40 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 USU is $39,679. This is higher than $37,223, which is the national median for all sustainability science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in sustainability science from USU. About 32% of these graduates were women and the other 68% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
The sustainability science program at USU awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 170 |
| Nutrition Science | 26 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 6 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 3 |
| Gerontology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.