Overview

Unleash your environmental spirit!

Would you like to lead a purposeful professional life that positively impacts the environment? This degree prepares students for careers focused on sustaining Earth's resources for future generations!

Each year, environmental issues become more complex due to population growth, pollution, and limited natural resources.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Tennessee Tech University prepares you to lead and succeed in this fast-growing career field through solid scientific foundations and broad context applications.

What can I do with an ESS Degree?

Environmental professionals work at all levels of private sector firms, government agencies, and scientific facilities in managerial, policy, research and communications roles.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 30% increase in job availability for environmental scientists and specialists.

Choose from one of our seven concentrations!

Environmental Science Biology
Environmental Science Chemistry
Environmental Leadership, Communication and Policy
Environmental Science
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Technology
Natural Resources

Programme Structure

Courses:

Earth Environment, Resources and Society
Chemistry and the Environment
Environmental Law
Biostatistics
Soils
Environmental Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cookeville, United States

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 271 other Bachelors in Sustainable Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the non-refundable application and pay the app fee
Submit your high school diploma or high school transcripts - original or certified copy.
All international applicants are required to submit adequate evidence of financial support (or affidavits) to cover the cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies
Submit your Passport and Bank Documents for your visa
Proof of English proficiency
Submit health forms
3.0 high school GPA

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26334 USD / year

≈ 26334 USD / year
Out-of-State

14670 USD / year

≈ 14670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10470 USD / year

≈ 10470 USD / year

Living costs

Cookeville

United States

1040 - 1933 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Unleash your environmental spirit!

What can I do with an ESS Degree?

Choose from one of our seven concentrations!

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cookeville

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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