Ocean Futures (BS)
Arizona State University's online Bachelor of Science in ocean futures equips you to enhance marine systems and develop innovative solutions for healthier oceans. Through multidisciplinary learning, you’ll become an environmental steward ready to implement sustainable practices, advance biodiversity preservation and support resilient coastal communities. Earn your degree from the first School of Ocean Futures and make a lasting impact.
Ocean futures courses
The curriculum builds a foundation in ocean futures from biology and chemistry to math and marine communities. Major coursework explores marine biology, ocean conservation, ethnobotany, oceanography, coral reef ecology and other key topics. You’ll also examine the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as develop solutions to improve ocean health. The program culminates in a workshop and a capstone course, where you and your team will tackle real-world challenges as future coastal and marine stewards.
The blue economy jobs you’ll be prepared for
Many careers contribute to the health and sustainability of coastal communities and marine ecosystems. With this degree, you can pursue roles in fields from fisheries and oceanography to policy and conservation. Example positions include environmental consultant, marine research assistant, natural resource manager and environmental scientist. If you aspire to become a marine biologist, advanced study is required. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Biological Technicians
Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $49,650
Biologists
Growth: 3.9%
Salary: $87,300
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480
Conservation Scientists
Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $64,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480
Environmental Restoration Planners
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Growth: 5.8%
Salary: $48,380
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Growth: 3.0%
Salary: $67,430
Life Scientists, All Other
Growth: 5.2%
Salary: $83,930
Sustainability Specialists
Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $75,990