Sustainability Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,960 | $42,003 to $60,983 | 26 | 85% |
| Master's Degree | $75,703 | $65,764 to $80,935 | 17 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 45,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | +1.8% | 13,500 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | +3.7% | 8,500 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | +4.4% | 8,500 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,490 | +4% | 5,600 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $83,720 | +3.4% | 3,400 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | -1.7% | 3,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.