Students can tailor their learning through coursework, research or internships while gaining a holistic understanding of sustainability. This interdisciplinary program explores the connections among economic, social, and environmental issues that face our world today and into the future. With courses across political science, geosciences, communication, technology and biology, students can build skills aligned with their specific interests and career goals.
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"Coming to Charleston as an international student was a big step, but everyone at EIU, especially in the Sustainability program, made it a lot easier than I expected. I worked as a graduate assistant in EIU Housing, which taught me how to work with people from all kinds of backgrounds. I made some amazing friends there, and EIU became my second home. In class, Dr. Melinda Mueller's Environmental Politics and Policy was one of my favorites. For some of my other classes, we went on multiple field visits, so I got to see how things work in real life, not just in the classroom. I studied GIS as well, which turned out to be really useful in my current work. EIU is where I found my passion for planning and sustainability, and that's the path I want to keep following."Chirayu PatelM.S. in Sustainability, Class of 2023
The Master of Science in Sustainability focuses on providing students with interdisciplinary and applied knowledge of the field of sustainability.
View in CatalogFederal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:
Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)
Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.
Talk to EIU Financial Aid →$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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