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2026 Best Sustainability Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
640 Sustainability Studies Degrees Awarded
$51,312 Avg Early-Career Salary

Sustainability Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 55 schools to find the best for sustainability studies students.

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Best Schools for Sustainability Studies in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sustainability studies education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Sustainability Studies

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best sustainability studies schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 80 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $60,004 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full sustainability studies details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Students looking for a strong sustainability studies program will find one at University Of Virginia Main Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from University Of Virginia Main Campus earn around $69,126 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627. See the full sustainability studies program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 12 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $77,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. See the full sustainability studies program report for Vanderbilt University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sustainability studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 16 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability studies program report for Wake Forest University

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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in sustainability studies, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $49,789. Students borrow a median of $20,033 to complete this degree. Read more about the sustainability studies program at University Of Georgia

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Greenville. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Furman University in the most recent year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $36,520 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. Read more about the sustainability studies program at Furman University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Sustainability Studies graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Read more about the sustainability studies program at University Of Miami

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University Of Louisville placed #8 among the best sustainability studies schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. University Of Louisville awarded about 28 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $58,534. Typical student debt for the program is $21,910. Read more about the sustainability studies program at University Of Louisville

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #9 among the best sustainability studies schools. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 87 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from University Of Florida earn around $39,261 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Read more about the sustainability studies program at University Of Florida

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #10 spot for sustainability studies this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $51,799. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability studies details for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Sewanee The University Of The South placed #11 among the best sustainability studies schools. Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sewanee. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Sewanee The University Of The South awarded about 26 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Sewanee The University Of The South earn around $36,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,091 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability studies details for Sewanee The University Of The South

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 11 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree. Get the full sustainability studies details for Auburn University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide placed #13 among the best sustainability studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn around $76,517 in the first couple years of their career. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates carry a median of $20,787 in student loans. See the full sustainability studies program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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Coastal Carolina University landed the #14 spot for sustainability studies this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 28 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their sustainability studies degree from Coastal Carolina University earn around $38,272 in the first couple years of their career. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,174 in student loans. Get the full sustainability studies details for Coastal Carolina University

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Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #15 among the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Savannah, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Savannah College Of Art And Design in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Savannah College Of Art And Design earn a median of $40,671 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,346 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in sustainability studies from Savannah College Of Art And Design

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West Virginia University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. See the full sustainability studies program report for West Virginia University

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The University Of Tennessee ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best sustainability studies schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 12 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $22,859 in student loans. See the full sustainability studies program report for The University Of Tennessee

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George Mason University placed #18 among the best sustainability studies schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 sustainability studies students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the sustainability studies program make about $39,329 in their early career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full sustainability studies program report for George Mason University

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Florida International University landed the #19 spot for sustainability studies this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 50 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Sustainability Studies graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $28,997 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,379 to complete this degree. See the full sustainability studies program report for Florida International University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus earned the #20 position for sustainability studies this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 60 sustainability studies degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $43,302. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829. Read more about the sustainability studies program at University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL

Everglades University earned the #21 position for sustainability studies this year. Everglades University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. Everglades University graduates 61% of students within six years. Everglades University awarded about 12 sustainability studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, sustainability studies degree recipients from Everglades University generally make around $48,899. Typical student debt for the program is $48,300. Get the full sustainability studies details for Everglades University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 55 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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