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2027 Best Sustainability Science Schools in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the United States
636 Sustainability Science Degrees Awarded
$50,216 Avg Early-Career Salary

Sustainability Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best sustainability science schools.

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Best Schools for Sustainability Science in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in Sustainability Science

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Leading the list is Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, our #1 school for sustainability science. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 68 sustainability science degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability science program make about $60,004 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full sustainability science details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $83,560 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability science details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

A rank of #3 makes Vanderbilt University one of the top schools for sustainability science. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 11 sustainability science degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $77,997. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. See the full sustainability science program report for Vanderbilt University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. More information about a degree in sustainability science from University Of Miami

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University Of Georgia came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 76 sustainability science degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $49,789. Typical student debt for the program is $20,033. Get the full sustainability science details for University Of Georgia

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University earned the #6 position for sustainability science this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability science program make about $36,520 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,764 to complete this degree. Read more about the sustainability science program at Furman University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #7 spot for sustainability science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 71 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $39,261. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Get the full sustainability science details for University Of Florida

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Sewanee The University Of The South earned the #8 position for sustainability science this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Sewanee. About 80% of students finish within six years. Sewanee The University Of The South awarded about 16 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Sewanee The University Of The South earn around $36,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete this degree. Read more about the sustainability science program at Sewanee The University Of The South

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University Of Louisville placed #9 among the best sustainability science schools. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 11 sustainability science degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability science program make about $58,534 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability science program report for University Of Louisville

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #10 spot for sustainability science this year. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. Read more about the sustainability science program at Auburn University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 23%. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide awarded about 20 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn around $76,517 in the first couple years of their career. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates carry a median of $20,787 in student loans. See the full sustainability science program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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The University Of Tennessee landed the #12 spot for sustainability science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 20 sustainability science degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $49,826 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859. See the full sustainability science program report for The University Of Tennessee

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Coastal Carolina University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 34 sustainability science degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability science program make about $38,272 in their early career. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,174 in student loans. Get the full sustainability science details for Coastal Carolina University

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West Virginia University landed the #14 spot for sustainability science this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 26 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from West Virginia University earn around $51,750 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Get the full sustainability science details for West Virginia University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 sustainability science degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from College Of Charleston earn around $40,222 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $24,733 in student loans. See the full sustainability science program report for College Of Charleston

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George Mason University placed #16 among the best sustainability science schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 34 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Science graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $39,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Read more about the sustainability science program at George Mason University

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University Of Memphis ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Memphis. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. University Of Memphis awarded about 12 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Science graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $48,890 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,315 to complete this degree. Read more about the sustainability science program at University Of Memphis

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Hillsborough Community College earned the #18 position for sustainability science this year. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 13 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability science degree from Hillsborough Community College earn around $44,101 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,142 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sustainability science from Hillsborough Community College

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Florida International University landed the #19 spot for sustainability science this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 42 sustainability science degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Science graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $28,997 early in their careers. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $17,379 in student loans. Get the full sustainability science details for Florida International University

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Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #20 for sustainability science this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a very large private not-for-profit university. Savannah College Of Art And Design graduates 69% of students within six years. About 19 sustainability science degrees were awarded at Savannah College Of Art And Design in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from Savannah College Of Art And Design generally make around $40,671. Savannah College Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $26,346 in student loans. More information about a degree in sustainability science from Savannah College Of Art And Design

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University came in at #21 for sustainability science this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Lipscomb University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability science program make about $48,949 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sustainability science from Lipscomb University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #22 for sustainability science this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. Sustainability Science graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $43,302 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability science program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University came in at #23 for sustainability science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boca Raton. Everglades University graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 sustainability science students who graduated with this degree at Everglades University in the most recent data year. Sustainability Science graduates of Everglades University earn a median of $48,899 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $48,300 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability science details for Everglades University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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