by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in sustainability science at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UIC among the top schools in the country for sustainability science, placing at #77 out of 93 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sustainability Science Schools | 77 of 93 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools in Illinois | 4 of 5 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 14 |
The following degree levels are granted in sustainability science at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 55 master’s degrees in sustainability science.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering sustainability science at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of sustainability science master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of sustainability science master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC conferred 55 master’s completions in sustainability studies in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 4 doctoral degrees in sustainability science.
UIC is not currently ranked for sustainability science at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in sustainability science from UIC were men.
The majority of sustainability science doctoral degree graduates at UIC are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC granted 4 doctoral completions in sustainability studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UIC. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Sustainability Science | 28 |