Sustainability Studies

Master's degree · University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL

CIP 30.33

$54,806Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$49,374Median federal debt
94Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sustainability Studies at University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $54,806 one year after completing the program. Median debt is $49,374, about 90% of first-year earnings.

Sustainability Studies (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DePaul University
Chicago
$57,588—
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$55,247—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sustainability Studies graduates from University of Illinois Chicago make?

The median salary is $54,806 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $49,374.

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