Arizona · Sustainability Studies

Best colleges for Sustainability Studies in Arizona

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Arizona, Arizona State University Campus Immersion and Northern Arizona University award the most Sustainability Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona: 33, 21 and 10 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 14 Arizona colleges offer Sustainability Studies and award 163 degrees and certificates a year in all.

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 30.33
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
163
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,166
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
32%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$92,740
BLS OEWS May 2025

14 institutions offering Sustainability Studies in Arizona

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Scottsdale Public Online
—380%——
2University of Arizona
Tucson Public
—3368%——
3Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
—2168%——
4Mesa Community College
Mesa Public
—1516%——
5Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
—1061%——
6Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale Public
—932%——
7Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
—830%——
8Phoenix College
Phoenix Public
—714%——
9Glendale Community College
Glendale Public
—616%——
10Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix Public
—519%——
11South Mountain Community College
Phoenix Public
—416%——
12Prescott College
Prescott Private not-for-profit
—356%$23,166—
13Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Public
—317%——
14GateWay Community College
Phoenix Public
—129%——

Colleges awarding the most Sustainability Studies degrees in Arizona

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Arizona
Tucson Public
33Not reported
2Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe Public
21Not reported
3Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff Public
10Not reported
4Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale Public
9Not reported
5Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler Public
8Not reported
6Prescott College
Prescott Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 8 Arizona colleges offering Sustainability Studies
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Arizona State University Digital Immersion (Online)ScottsdalePublic38
Mesa Community CollegeMesaPublic15
Phoenix CollegePhoenixPublic7
Glendale Community CollegeGlendalePublic6
Paradise Valley Community CollegePhoenixPublic5
South Mountain Community CollegePhoenixPublic4
Scottsdale Community CollegeScottsdalePublic3
GateWay Community CollegePhoenixPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$80,060
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceCritical Thinking

What Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health earn in Arizona

Jobs in Arizona
1,970
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$92,740
median $80,600
Best-paying metro
$107,530
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Related careers

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$92,740 avg · 1,970 jobs
Urban and Regional Planners
$98,940 avg · 1,330 jobs
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$100,980 avg · 600 jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$62,210 avg · 590 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sustainability Studies programs in Arizona.

Which Arizona colleges award the most Sustainability Studies degrees?+

University of Arizona (33 graduates a year), Arizona State University Campus Immersion (21 graduates a year) and Northern Arizona University (10 graduates a year) award the most Sustainability Studies degrees and certificates in Arizona, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 14 Arizona colleges offer Sustainability Studies.

How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health earn in Arizona?+

The average annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Arizona is $92,740 (median $80,600), across about 1,970 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Sustainability Studies program?+

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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