Sustainability Studies

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 30.33

$86,469Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$123,641Median earnings 4 years after
$107,142Median earnings 5 years after
$61,500Median federal debt
271Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Sustainability Studies at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $86,469 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,897 four years after graduating (middle half: $59,678–$102,020). Median debt is $61,500, about 71% of first-year earnings.

Sustainability Studies (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY City College
New York
$70,051—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Sustainability Studies graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $86,469 one year after graduation and $107,142 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $61,500.

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