Sustainability (BA)

During Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in sustainability program, you’ll build the talents and knowledge needed to rethink and reinvent key processes and structures. This program provides you with skills that can be applied to a wide variety of careers. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for roles in policy, governance, social equity, international development and urban sustainability.

Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 39
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120

Sustainability BA courses

Courses in this program range from sustainable food and farms to urban dynamics and building a sustainable enterprise. You’ll have the opportunity to customize your curriculum by selecting the program track that best aligns with your interests. Featured courses include:

SOS 310: Equity, Justice and Sustainability

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SOS 311: Future Thinking and Strategies

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SOS 110: Sustainable World (SUST OR SB)

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SOS 111: Sustainable Cities (SUST OR (HU or SB) & G)

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SOS 220: Systems Thinking

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SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability

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SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice

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The jobs sustainability majors are prepared for

The field of sustainability is becoming much more important within businesses, governments and nonprofits organizations across the world. An online sustainability degree can prepare you for a wide variety of opportunities in this field. Career examples include, but are not limited to:

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Compliance Managers

Growth: 3.3%
Salary: $128,620

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Growth: 5.8%
Salary: $48,380

General and Operations Managers

Growth: 4.2%
Salary: $98,100

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Growth: 1.9%
Salary: $127,830

Park Naturalists

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $64,460

Recycling Coordinators

Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $57,860

Sustainability Specialists

Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $75,990

Urban and Regional Planners

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $79,540