Career Paths
Where Can a Certificate in Sustainability Take You?
The Sustainability Certificate at UNC Asheville enhances any undergraduate major by providing an interdisciplinary lens on social, economic, and environmental challenges. Through applied coursework and experiential learning, students gain practical skills in systems thinking, policy analysis, and community-based problem solving. Paired with a variety of degrees — from sciences to social sciences to humanities — the certificate prepares students to integrate sustainability into careers in government, education, nonprofit work, consulting, and beyond.
Median annual wage
according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
job openings are projected each year, on average
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
faster growth than the average of all occupations from 2023 to 2033
Projected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Preparing you for success:
These are just some of the careers you can choose to pursue with a Certificate in Sustainability:
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Ready for what's next?
Earn a Sustainability Certificate from the University of North Carolina Asheville and enhance your degree with interdisciplinary training that supports careers in sustainability, environmental and social impact work, policy, planning, and nonprofit leadership.