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2027 Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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

Sustainability Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools to find the best for sustainability studies students.

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Best Schools for Sustainability Studies in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the sustainability studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Sustainability Studies

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Leading the list is Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, our #1 school for sustainability studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. About 68 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Read more about the sustainability studies program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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A rank of #2 makes Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus one of the top schools for sustainability studies. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 13 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $83,560 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. See the full sustainability studies program report for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Students looking for a strong sustainability studies program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Vanderbilt University awarded about 11 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $77,997 in their early career. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $13,975 in student loans. Get the full sustainability studies details for Vanderbilt University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Students looking for a strong sustainability studies program will find one at University Of Miami, which ranked #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 24 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $57,234 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. See the full sustainability studies program report for University Of Miami

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Students looking for a strong sustainability studies program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 76 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $49,789 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,033 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability studies program report for University Of Georgia

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #6 for sustainability studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Greenville. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Furman University earn around $36,520 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. See the full sustainability studies program report for Furman University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #7 spot for sustainability studies 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. About 71 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from University Of Florida earn around $39,261 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. See the full sustainability studies program report for University Of Florida

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Sewanee The University Of The South came in at #8 for sustainability studies this year. Set in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit institution. Sewanee The University Of The South graduates 80% of students within six years. Sewanee The University Of The South awarded about 16 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Sewanee The University Of The South earn a median of $36,927 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,091. Get the full sustainability studies details for Sewanee The University Of The South

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University Of Louisville landed the #9 spot for sustainability studies this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisville in the most recent data year. Sustainability Studies graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910. See the full sustainability studies program report for University Of Louisville

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Auburn University is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $55,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. See the full sustainability studies program report for Auburn University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide landed the #11 spot for sustainability studies this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide awarded about 20 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $76,517 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,787 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability studies program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 20 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $49,826 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. Get the full sustainability studies details for The University Of Tennessee

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Coastal Carolina University landed the #13 spot for sustainability studies this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Coastal Carolina University awarded about 34 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Coastal Carolina University earn around $38,272 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,174. See the full sustainability studies program report for Coastal Carolina University

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West Virginia University placed #14 among the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 26 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. Read more about the sustainability studies program at West Virginia University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston earned the #15 position for sustainability studies this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. College Of Charleston awarded about 17 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $40,222 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,733 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability studies program report for College Of Charleston

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George Mason University placed #16 among the best sustainability studies schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 34 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Studies graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $39,329 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full sustainability studies program report for George Mason University

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University Of Memphis ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Memphis. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 12 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $48,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,315. Get the full sustainability studies details for University Of Memphis

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Hillsborough Community College placed #18 among the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. About 13 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $44,101 in their early career. Hillsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. Read more about the sustainability studies program at Hillsborough Community College

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Florida International University landed the #19 spot for sustainability studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 42 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $28,997 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,379 to complete this degree. Read more about the sustainability studies program at Florida International University

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Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #20 spot for sustainability studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Savannah. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 19 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Savannah College Of Art And Design in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $40,671 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,346. See the full sustainability studies program report for Savannah College Of Art And Design

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University landed the #21 spot for sustainability studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Lipscomb University awarded about 19 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Lipscomb University earn a median of $48,949 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability studies details for Lipscomb University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability studies schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates 77% of students within six years. University Of South Florida Main Campus awarded about 57 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $43,302. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829. More information about a degree in sustainability studies from University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Everglades University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Everglades University in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Everglades University earn a median of $48,899 early in their careers. Everglades University graduates carry a median of $48,300 in student loans. More information about a degree in sustainability studies from Everglades University

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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 · 23 schools evaluated.

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