BS Environmental and Resource Management at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in environmental and resource management provides you with critical scientific, engineering, regulatory and management skills for careers in industry, government or nongovernmental organizations. The program focuses on ensuring the health of engineered and natural ecosystems and mitigating the environmental impact of the industrial world.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: Environmental and Resource Management | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ERM 201 Environmental Management ERM 203 Environmental Regulations ERM 302 Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology ERM 401 Hazardous Waste Management ERM 402 Unit Treatment Technologies ERM 406 Environmental Chemistry 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 Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Environmental Compliance Inspector Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $80,730 Learn more Environmental Engineer Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $107,110 Learn more Environmental Engineering Technician Growth: 3.1% Median Salary: $59,920 Learn more Environmental Protection Specialist Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $82,220 Learn more Environmental Specialist Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $55,090 Learn more Health and Safety Engineer Growth: 5.4% Median Salary: $115,160 Learn more Health and Safety Technician Growth: 19.4% Median Salary: $61,560 Learn more Hydrogeologist Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Water/Wastewater Engineer Growth: 6.4% Median Salary: $100,840 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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