University of Florida Sustainability Studies: earnings, debt & careers

Sustainability Studies graduates of University of Florida earn a median $61,281 four years after graduating ($39,261 after one year), with median federal loan debt of $15,250. That is $1,621 above the U.S. median for Sustainability Studies graduates ($59,660 across 17 colleges), and ranks 1st of 1 Florida colleges.

Earnings, 4 years after graduating
$61,281

U.S. median for this major: $59,660.

College Scorecard field of study

Earnings, 1 year after
$39,261

Median for graduates who received federal aid.

College Scorecard field of study

Median debt at graduation
$15,250

About 25% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,045.

College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)

What your family pays
$6,541 /yr

Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.

Sticker price $22,523. College Scorecard.

Careers for Sustainability Studies graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Gainesville area$119,410
Florida$112,220
U.S.$167,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Gainesville area$55,910
Florida$60,830
U.S.$82,220

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

Conservation Scientists

Gainesville area$65,480
Florida$51,130
U.S.$73,010

Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.

What families pay at UF, by income

School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

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UF Sustainability Studies questions

How much do UF Sustainability Studies graduates earn?

Sustainability Studies graduates of University of Florida earn a median $61,281 four years after graduating and $39,261 one year after. The U.S. median for Sustainability Studies graduates across 17 colleges is $59,660.

How much debt do UF Sustainability Studies graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for Sustainability Studies graduates of University of Florida is $15,250, about 25% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,045.

Where does UF rank for Sustainability Studies in Florida?

Of 1 Florida colleges reporting Sustainability Studies graduate earnings, University of Florida ranks 1st, the highest.

What jobs do Sustainability Studies graduates get?

A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $119,410 in the Gainesville, FL area and $167,220 nationally. Others include environmental scientists and specialists, including health and conservation scientists.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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