We'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. We've also included details on how UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sustainability science.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from UIC. This makes it the #4 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sustainability Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,548 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,223 for all sustainability science students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
Learn more about UIC tuition and fees.
Of the 21 sustainability science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 6 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's sustainability science program at UIC make a median salary of $54,806. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,876.
Of the 53 sustainability science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in sustainability science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 8 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 29 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
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 Chicago.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Mathematics & Computer Science | 62 |
Museum Studies | 12 |
Classical & Ancient Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.