Wisconsin · Sustainability Studies

Best colleges for Sustainability Studies in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Parkside award the most Sustainability Studies degrees and certificates in Wisconsin: 207, 27 and 16 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Wisconsin colleges offer Sustainability Studies and award 307 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
10
offering CIP 30.33
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
307
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$59,089
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Urban and Regional Planners
$84,470
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$59,089956%—$24,205

Colleges awarding the most Sustainability Studies degrees in Wisconsin

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
207Not reported
2University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay Public
27Not reported
3University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha Public
16Not reported
4University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh Public
14Not reported
5University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior Public
10Not reported
6University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville Public
9$59,089
7University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point Public
8Not reported
8University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire Public
7Not reported
9University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public
6Not reported
10University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls Public
3Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Urban and Regional Planners (SOC 19-3051).

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 Urban and Regional Planners earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
1,100
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$84,470
median $84,290
Best-paying metro
$96,540
Madison, WI

Related careers

Urban and Regional Planners
$84,470 avg · 1,100 jobs
Conservation Scientists
$77,760 avg · 970 jobs
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$77,840 avg · 920 jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$58,470 avg · 380 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sustainability Studies programs in Wisconsin.

Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Sustainability Studies degrees?+

University of Wisconsin-Madison (207 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (27 graduates a year) and University of Wisconsin-Parkside (16 graduates a year) award the most Sustainability Studies degrees and certificates in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Wisconsin colleges offer Sustainability Studies.

How much do Urban and Regional Planners earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Wisconsin is $84,470 (median $84,290), across about 1,100 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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 Urban and Regional Planners?+

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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