Bachelor in Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's)

The application deadline for Bachelor in Sustainability Studies (Bachelor's) is Nov 15, 2026, while tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $32,500 per year..

This programme prepares students for careers in community development, environmental policy, and sustainable agriculture. Students engage in hands-on learning through campus gardens, internships, and research projects. The curriculum integrates Christian faith with practical sustainability work. Courses focus on ecological restoration, urban food systems, and resource management.

Focus areas include Community Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Ecological Restoration, Urban Food Systems, Resource Management, Environmental Policy.

The programme requires 120 credits, with 30 credits dedicated to the concentration. Students complete core courses, concentration-specific classes, and a practicum or internship.

Graduates enter roles in community development, environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and urban food systems.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.