
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.
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
SOS 311: Future Thinking and Strategies
SOS 110: Sustainable World (SUST OR SB)
SOS 111: Sustainable Cities (SUST OR (HU or SB) & G)
SOS 220: Systems Thinking
SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability
SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice
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