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2023 Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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In 2020-2021, 3,005 people earned their degree in sustainability studies, making the major the 248th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 513 sustainability studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 11 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sustainability studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sustainability studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the sustainability studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 11 Best Value Colleges for Sustainability Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 84 ’s sustainability degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #1 spot in our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Florida is $8,394 for southeast region sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Sustainability Studies at UF

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 65 diplomas to qualified ’s sustainability students in 2020-2021.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UGA is $15,037 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Sustainability Studies at UGA

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 43 degrees to qualified ’s sustainability students in 2020-2021.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Florida International University is $7,292 for southeast region sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Read more about Sustainability Studies at Florida International University

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 74 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus is $9,669 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full USF Tampa Sustainability Studies Report

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Virginia University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sustainability degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

WVU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $13,077 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend WVU.

Full West Virginia University Sustainability Studies Report

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sustainability degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for UNC Charlotte is $16,938 for southeast region sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Sustainability Studies at UNC Charlotte

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU also made our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. It costs about $19,066 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend George Mason University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Sustainability Studies at GMU

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s sustainability degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is $19,623 for southeast region sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sustainability Studies at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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University of North Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNA is a public institution located in Florence, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNA also took the #11 spot in our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend University of North Alabama is $15,060 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Sustainability Studies at UNA

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 14 ’s sustainability degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $22,476 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UT Knoxville Sustainability Studies Report

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Savannah College of Art and Design landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value Sustainability Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 5 ’s sustainability degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCAD, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Savannah College of Art and Design is $44,631 for Southeast Region Sustainability students whose families make $48-$75k.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Sustainability Studies at Savannah College of Art and Design

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