by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with sustainability science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #29 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's sustainability science program at UMass Amherst make a median salary of $43,363. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,061.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 sustainability science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 11 sustainability science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Amherst, about 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students 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 master's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 286 |
| Nutrition Science | 88 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 9 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.