Sustainability Studies

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Riverside · Riverside, CA

CIP 30.33

$30,698Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$58,463Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$19,333Median federal debt

28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Sustainability Studies at University of California-Riverside earn a median of $30,698 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $57,887 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,231–$77,143). Median debt is $19,333, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sustainability Studies graduates from University of California-Riverside make?

The median salary is $30,698 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,333.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.