Sustainability Degree

Innovators driving positive change

The sustainability degree program at Pacific offers a unique opportunity to become a solutions-oriented change maker. With California's growing demand for sustainability experts, the Central Valley provides a prime location for hands-on experience and partnerships. Pacific's interdisciplinary program approaches environmental changes as social and economic issues by combining sustainability marketing, public health and natural resource economics with liberal arts and professional education. Through experiential learning and real-world projects, you will develop essential problem-solving and leadership skills to address challenges facing the planet.

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Sustainability professionals work to improve an organization's environmental, social and economic impact. They have backgrounds in fields such as industrial management, logistics, environmental science and engineering. Graduates of the sustainability degree program will gain key skills in project management, data analysis, communication, leadership and marketing.

The Central Valley region faces persistent environmental challenges, driving an increased demand for climate experts. Pacific’s location in Stockton offers you the opportunity to work locally, building partnerships and expanding career opportunities in regional sustainability.

There is growing demand nationwide for environmental scientists and specialists, with projected growth for conservation scientists reaching 15% by 2030 and median salaries for sustainability experts starting at almost $98,000.

Why sustainability?

A degree in sustainability opens the door to a successful career:

Growing demand for sustainability-focused occupations both nationally and regionally, with 95,778 unique job listings in California alone between February 2023 and February 2024.

Multifaceted careers in science, environmental protection and conservation with an excellent potential earnings outlook.

Opportunity to change the world through problem-solving and leadership, which are essential to developing and implementing innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.

Interdisciplinary focus

Pacific’s sustainability degree program combines liberal arts and professional education. You'll delve into topics like environmental science, communication, health and wellness, sociology and quantitative analysis, while also gaining practical experience through real-world projects and community partnerships. This interdisciplinary approach will equip you with the knowledge and skills to address complex sustainability challenges.

Personalized academic experience

Students in Pacific’s sustainability program take coursework in three of Pacific’s prestigious colleges -- College of the Pacific, Eberhardt School of Business and the School of Engineering and Computer Science – allowing you to customize your curriculum with a variety of courses designed to foster the next generation of environmental advocates, scientists and environmentally conscious businesses.

Dual-degree program

Students enrolled in the sustainability degree program have the option to take graduate courses through Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law to earn a master’s degree in public policy (MPP) or public administration (MPA) while completing their undergraduate degree requirements. Contact [faculty member TBA] for more information about the dual-degree program and for an application.