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Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Southern Oregon University Southern Oregon University, USA

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USD 30735

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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65%

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability prepares students for a range of careers in environmental sustainability. Our unique curriculum is designed to integrate physical and natural sciences, social science, project management, and business.

Our field-oriented curriculum takes advantage of the unique environmental setting of our region and provides opportunities to work with local agencies and businesses. Southern Oregon, with its renewable energy industry, environmental non-profits, federal resource management agencies, and environmental planning leadership is the perfect location to train as a sustainability professional, climate change analyst, consultant, corporate sustainability specialist, environmental planner, and more.

The Sustainability Program encourages and gives academic credit for work experiences with governmental entities, local agencies and businesses that provide a wide variety of real-world applications of the concepts learned in the classroom. These experiences are carried in defined practicum and internship opportunities which include work in on- or off-campus settings. Opportunities include working with the USDA, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service (Crater Lake and others), local watershed councils, Jackson County, local city and county planning departments, state and federal agencies, and local environmental organizations.

In addition to being a truly interdisciplinary program that leverages our awesome location, Sustainability majors acquire vital employable skills including:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Ecological Economics
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Statistics and Environmental Data Analysis

Our Bachelor of Science in Sustainability not only prepares students for a wide variety of employment in governmental agencies, industry, non-profits and environmental consulting firms, but also prepares students for graduate and professional schools in environmental policy and management, geography, law, public policy, wildlife management, and sustainability management.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    30735

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 60

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    13599 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Scholarships for International Students

    Southern Oregon University provides merit-based and need-based scholarships for international students. Some scholarships are awarded based on the information provided in your application for admission. However, some of our international scholarships require additional information from you to be considered for an award.

    Ashland Rotary Scholarship

    $1000 per year for continuing SOU international students only. Selection criteria based on academic performance, career goals, campus involvement and community participation, and financial need.

    Application deadline: March 15

    Cascade International Student Scholarship

    The Cascade International Student Scholarship is a merit based award for students attending Southern Oregon University. The scholarship is for new undergraduate, graduate, and graduating SOU Intensive English Program students. The award amounts vary from $1,000 to $9,000 per academic year and is renewable scholarship.

    Priority application deadline: April 1

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