Sustainability Studies Degree

The expansive field of Sustainability Studies is an area of study emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach on sustainability. The concept of sustainability reaches far beyond the environment to developing best practices for the economy and social equity. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer sustainability studies degrees.

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Alaska Pacific University

11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK

Alaska Pacific University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Anchorage, AK, in a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 700 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common exam scores among students accepted to Alaska Pacific University are between 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 960 to 1160 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 32 percent of which only 43 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Alaska Pacific University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

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