BS Ocean Futures (Coastal and Marine Science) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science in ocean futures with a concentration in coastal and marine science, you study marine biology, ocean chemistry and ecosystems, as well as learn how the ocean interacts with the climate. This program also trains you in the skills of tech literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving that can be applied across a variety of impactful career fields. You can dive into research on coral reefs, ocean dynamics and coastal ecosystems.

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

What you will study

Sample courses SEA 101 Ocean Futures SEA 201 Ocean Conservation SEA 220 Biology of the Marine Environment SEA 325 Oceanography SEA 485 Ocean Futures Workshop SEA 496 Ocean Futures Capstone 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 Biological Scientist (General) Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Biologist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Data Scientist Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Environmental Analyst Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Environmental Specialist Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $55,090 Learn more Fish and Wildlife Biologist Growth: 3.6% Median Salary: $76,780 Learn more Hydrogeologist Growth: 8.2% Median Salary: $167,220 Learn more Life Scientist Growth: 6.3% Median Salary: $93,750 Learn more Sustainability Specialist Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $83,050 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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