BS Applied Biological Sciences (Sustainable Horticulture) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

If you want theoretical and practical experiences in distinct aspects of plant culture in an urban desert environment, the sustainable horticulture concentration within the Bachelor of Science program in applied biological sciences is designed for you. You acquire the skills to produce, design and care for ornamental and edible plantscapes. If you are interested in sustainable practices, you have the opportunity to specialize in vertical farming and other plant-related technologies.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ABS 390 Professional Identity and Career Foundation ABS 490 Applied Biological Sciences Seminar BIO 181 General Biology I BIO 182 General Biology II BIO 340 General Genetics ABS 100 Discovering the Professions 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 Agriculture Professor Growth: 2.9% Median Salary: $98,700 Learn more Biological Scientist (General) Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Growth: 3.5% Median Salary: $76,210 Learn more Life Scientist Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $93,750 Learn more Soil Scientist Growth: 6.7% Median Salary: $78,850 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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