Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ISU compares to other colleges that offer sustainability science.
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ISU ranks competitively among schools offering sustainability science. Specifically, it ranked #42 out of 92 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Iowa State University awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in sustainability science.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of sustainability science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of sustainability science bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of sustainability science master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of sustainability science master’s degree graduates at ISU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the sustainability science majors at Iowa State University.
This sustainability science program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Studies | 38 |
ISU awarded 38 degrees in sustainability studies in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).