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Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Sustainability online

Maryville University Bachelor of Science in Sustainability online

Prepare to build a better, more sustainable future and pursue various careers in the industry. Expand your expertise across a range of sustainability fields, including conversation, ecology, environmental science, economic policy, urban development, environmental law, and sustainable agriculture.

100% online

Complete coursework on your terms and your time.

No SAT/ACT

No test scores required.

3 tracks

Customize your degree with a track in environmental science, business, or policy.

About the program

  • Transfer credits easily:

    Graduate faster if you previously earned college credits. Maryville considers all transfer credits, even if you earned them years ago.

  • Become a sustainability expert:

    Enhance your knowledge in areas like conservation, ecology, environmental policy, economics, urban planning, and sustainable agriculture.

  • Start classes on your schedule:

    Choose when you want to start with enrollment options for the fall, spring, or summer.

About Maryville University

Maryville University’s mission is to provide access and opportunity to those who are brave enough to make their dreams a reality. Since 1872, Maryville University has offered a high-quality, student-centered educational experience to its students, by providing personalized, comprehensive support; a practical, future-focused education; and accessible, experienced faculty.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and feesTuitionUS$69,120

Tuition and fees are subject to change, and may increase each academic year. Tuition does not include student fees, technology platform licensing, or support services. Learners are also responsible for travel and accommodation costs related to any in-person immersions or residentials, if applicable.

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Curriculum

When you earn your online sustainability degree from Maryville, you can choose from three tracks — Environmental Science, Business, or Policy — and build the specialized skills and knowledge to pursue a career that matters. The program is designed to give you an interdisciplinary education with practical, real-world applications, and help you gain the knowledge and the experience you need in a field that will impact our world for generations to come.

Unlock your potential and start building a more sustainable future.

  • Obtain essential skill sets:

    Gain problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills that you can use to help organizations guide new initiatives around sustainability.

  • Customize your degree:

    In addition to core courses, choose a track that speaks to your professional needs and interests, and helps you position yourself to make a difference. Enhance your scientific expertise, learn sustainable management practices, or study policy-reform strategies to influence change in your communities.

  • Put your knowledge to work:

    Participate in experiential projects, case studies, simulations, field tests, and more and gain real-world experience.

Admissions

Maryville’s hassle-free online application process lets you focus on your career and goals. No application fees or SAT/ACT scores are required. The program offers three start dates per year, so you can align your educational journey with your schedule. Maryville considers all transfer credits, even if you earned them years ago.

Eligible applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Sustainability program must have earned a high school diploma or GED with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 may be considered for provisional admission.)

You will need to submit the following materials to apply:

  • A simplified, no-cost online application

  • Official high school transcript (Maryville will request transcripts for you.)

  • English proficiency scores (International applicants may be required to submit scores that meet a certain threshold.)

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