2027 Best Sustainability Science Schools in Maryland

Sustainability Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for sustainability science students.

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• Best Sustainability Science Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Sustainability Science in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sustainability science education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Sustainability Science

1

University Of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Sustainability Science Degrees Awarded

$57,901 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 school for sustainability science. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 23 sustainability science degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Sustainability Science graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,836. See the full sustainability science program report for University Of Maryland College Park

2

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Sustainability Science Degrees Awarded

$84,850 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 22 sustainability science degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $84,850 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sustainability science from Johns Hopkins University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.