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Sustainability Studies at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,089/yr (59% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (45,900 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 22 Sustainability Studies programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Sustainability Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$584K	$575K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.6x	17.3x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,260

Out-of-state: $69,096 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,016

-77% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,127

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $59,089 per year, Sustainability Studies graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville significantly outpace the $37,053 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sustainability Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Sustainability Studies's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,127 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #2 of 22 programs, University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Sustainability Studies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

About University of Wisconsin-Platteville

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Platteville prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,928 students in Platteville, WI.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Sustainability Studies at University of Wisconsin-Platteville?

A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Sustainability Studies field.

Will AI replace Sustainability Studies careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $526,377 in decade earnings vs $583,739 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →