Sustainability Studies at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in sustainability studies earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Aquinas College Compares for Sustainability Studies
All 17 colleges reporting sustainability studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $85,545 | $81,421 | #1 | $53,957 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $73,238 | $76,208 | #2 | $59,089 |
| 3 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $70,793 | $65,114 | #4 | $41,600 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $63,604 | $62,490 | #8 | $50,678 |
| 5 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $62,388 | $57,466 | #9 | $43,090 |
| 6 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,281 | $65,226 | #3 | $39,261 |
| 7 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $61,216 | $55,743 | #10 | $39,329 |
| 8 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $60,285 | $63,564 | #7 | $29,399 |
| 9 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $59,660 | $63,666 | #5 | $37,223 |
| 10 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $59,660 | $63,666 | #6 | $37,223 |
| 11 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,472 | $52,198 | #14 | — |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Biology | $51,002 | $31,787 | #651 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 | $31,817 | #505 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Psychology | $45,698 | $31,789 | #770 of 1027 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $44,910 | — | #21 of 24 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 | $17,827 | #120 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College sustainability studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,399 one year after graduating and $60,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for sustainability studies?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for sustainability studies graduates, Aquinas College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sustainability studies at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for sustainability studies ($57,887).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.