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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"My time in the Sustainability program at Eastern Illinois University was both rewarding and transformative. The program strengthened my understanding of sustainable energy and prepared me to connect sustainability principles with practical engineering solutions. That foundation has supported my advancement into a Senior Electrical Engineer role in utility-scale renewable energy (solar, wind, and energy storage) fields and my service as the 2026 Vice Chair of the IEEE Climate and Sustainability Subcommittee. I am only optimistic about what the future brings. Beyond academics, I was fortunate to learn from knowledgeable, supportive professors and study alongside students with diverse experiences and perspectives. EIU and for that matter, the Sustainability Department gave me a strong sense of community and belonging, and the warmth of the Charleston community made my experience even more meaningful. I remain grateful for the education, relationships, and opportunities I gained while on campus, and I still miss Charleston today."Shaiu IbrahimSustainability | Class of 2021
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. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.
$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit
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