Oregon · Sustainability Studies

Best Sustainability Studies institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 30.33
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
85
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,571
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
49%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$95,990
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Sustainability Studies in Oregon

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Oregon State University
Corvallis Public
5570%
2Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public
1043%
3Pacific University
Forest Grove Private not-for-profit
667%$30,571
4Portland State University
Portland Public
553%
5Western Oregon University
Monmouth Public
547%
6Eastern Oregon University
La Grande Public
343%
7Lane Community College
Eugene Public
120%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$80,060
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceCritical Thinking

What Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
1,400
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$95,990
median $93,560
Best-paying metro
$98,650
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$95,990 avg · 1,400 jobs
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$94,220 avg · 1,100 jobs
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$90,780 avg · 880 jobs
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$58,060 avg · 440 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sustainability Studies programs in Oregon.

How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Oregon is $95,990 (median $93,560), across about 1,400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sustainability Studies program?+

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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