# George Mason University: Sustainability Studies (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 30.33. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/sustainability-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,329
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,216 (U.S. median for this major: $59,660 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $20,045)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Sustainability Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $61,216 | $25,000 | $17,915 | 68% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $169,060 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $150,570 VA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041): median wage $108,160 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $82,230 VA, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $99,360 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $77,380 VA, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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