Major · CIP 30.33

Sustainability Studies

844 international students graduated in Sustainability Studies in the 2024–25 academic year. 278 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsSciences & Mathematics
844
International graduates, 2024–25
45 bachelor's · 641 master's · 27 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
278
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Sustainability Studies

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthSOC 19-20417,300 openings a year · 478 LCA filings7,300+6.1%$82,220478
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-119998,700 openings a year · 755 LCA filings98,700+3.9%$83,050755
Urban and Regional PlannersSOC 19-3051 · Usually needs more education3,200 openings a year · 242 LCA filings3,200+3.9%$89,320242

College teaching in this field: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology