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Cheapest Sustainability Studies Colleges in Illinois

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

University of Illinois Chicago offers the most affordable path to Sustainability Studies at $12,313 net cost, while Northwestern commands $27,143 despite its 95.90% graduation rate. This $15,000 gap reflects Illinois' educational divide, though the state's renewable energy sector growth creates opportunities across all price points. Chicago's green building initiatives and Illinois' wind energy expansion provide internships and career paths for sustainability graduates throughout the region.
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Programs
$12,313 – $27,143
Net Price Range
$26,933
Avg. Program Earnings
68.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Sustainability Studies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,313 $14,338 60.3% 78.7%
2 $15,201 $16,004 84.9% 44.8%
3 $18,992 $28,220 58.3% 81.9%
4 $20,152 $20,280 41.0% 88.3%
5 $27,143 $65,997 95.9% 7.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,000 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Illinois Chicago at $12,313 represents public education access, while Northwestern at $27,143 reflects elite private pricing. The middle ground includes Aurora University at $18,992 and Roosevelt University at $20,152, showing how institutional type drives sustainability program costs.

How do graduation rates vary across these affordability levels?

Northwestern leads with 95.90% graduation rate despite highest costs, while University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign achieves 84.90% at mid-range pricing. Roosevelt University shows 41.00% completion at $20,152, indicating that affordability alone doesn't predict student success in sustainability programs.

Where do University of Illinois campuses rank for sustainability education value?

UIC offers the lowest net cost at $12,313 with 60.30% graduation rate and 78.69% acceptance rate. UIUC costs slightly more at $15,201 but delivers 84.90% graduation rate with more selective 44.82% admission, showing different value propositions within the same system.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.