by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst highly for sustainability science, placing at #37 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sustainability Science Schools | 37 of 87 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 3 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for sustainability science at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in sustainability science.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for sustainability science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of sustainability science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of sustainability science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 65% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in sustainability studies in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sustainability Science | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Sustainability Science | 2 |