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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sustainability science.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Sustainability Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,709 a year. This is higher than $30,613, which is the national median for all sustainability science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, sustainability science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,937 for all sustainability science majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at George Mason University.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sustainability science from GMU in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 22 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 130 |
Mathematics & Computer Science | 41 |
International Studies | 37 |
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 |
Science, Technology & Society | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.