The Sustainability Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Natural Resources, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Natural Resources, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031 Occupation: Conservation Scientists | $67,950 | 25,590 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health SOC: 19-2041 Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | 84,930 | N/A | N/A |
Urban and Regional Planners SOC: 19-3051 Occupation: Urban and Regional Planners | $83,720 | 43,040 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042 Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,490 | 39,390 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,950 | 25,590 |
| 2023 | $68,750 | 22,790 |
| 2022 | $64,460 | 22,880 |
| 2021 | $63,750 | 22,550 |
| 2020 | $64,020 | 22,020 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,060 | 84,930 |
| 2023 | $78,980 | 80,730 |
| 2022 | $76,480 | 77,270 |
| 2021 | $76,530 | 76,890 |
| 2020 | $73,230 | 84,610 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,720 | 43,040 |
| 2023 | $81,800 | 42,690 |
| 2022 | $79,540 | 39,880 |
| 2021 | $78,500 | 38,940 |
| 2020 | $75,950 | 38,190 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,490 | 39,390 |
| 2023 | $50,660 | 32,390 |
| 2022 | $48,380 | 33,920 |
| 2021 | $47,370 | 34,110 |
| 2020 | $46,850 | 31,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,710 | 7,130 |
| 2023 | $88,410 | 7,120 |
| 2022 | $83,040 | 6,240 |
| 2021 | $81,980 | 5,440 |
| 2020 | $84,740 | 5,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |