BA Sustainability at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the School of Sustainability, you learn the connection between people and the environment. Through hands-on learning, research and community projects, you gain real-world experience and develop skills to make a difference. The Bachelor of Arts program in sustainability focuses on the social and human dimensions of sustainability, including how policies, cities and global systems shape the world.

Faculty: Rob Walton College of Global Futures | Department: School of Sustainability | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SOS 110 Building a Sustainable World CGF 150 Introduction to Climate Futures SOS 102 Quantitative Reasoning for Sustainability STP 226 Elements of Statistics SOS 220 Systems Thinking SOS 232 Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Climate Change Analyst Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Environmental Specialist Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $55,090 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Market Research Analyst Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Marketing Associate Growth: -3.7% Median Salary: $133,660 Learn more Park Ranger Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Recycling Coordinator Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $62,890 Learn more Sustainability Specialist Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $83,050 Learn more Urban Planner Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $89,320 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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