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Ranked Among the Best for Sustainability

Penn State ranked No. 4 among universities in the United States in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability in 2026. You can earn a world-class education online and a credential recognized by hiring managers.

25+ Years

Penn State World Campus has been a leader in online education for more than two decades. Grounded in a tradition of quality since 1855, an education from Penn State is well-respected by many employers.

Online Degrees in Environmental Studies

Turn your passion for the planet into a career. Environmental challenges are reshaping every industry — from energy and agriculture to business, policy, and urban planning. An environmental studies degree can prepare you to understand these complex issues and take action through informed, sustainable solutions.

Depending on the program you select, career paths may include:

environmental policy analyst or environmental consultant
sustainability coordinator, manager, or director
conservation or natural resource specialist
renewable energy project manager
corporate sustainability and ESG-related positions

Explore Penn State’s Environmental Studies Degree Options

An online environmental studies program can allow you to explore the scientific, social, economic, and political dimensions of environmental issues while developing practical, career-ready skills.

Energy and Sustainability Policy (Bachelor of Arts)

Apply by June 30 to start August 24.

Learn about energy use and its global environmental implications. This online degree program focuses on communication skills and humanities in addition to technical and analytical knowledge relating to energy and sustainability policy.

Energy and Sustainability Policy (Bachelor of Science)

Apply by June 30 to start August 24.

Build strong science, business, and analytical skills as you learn to conduct critical analysis of energy management and sustainability policy and its impact on the environment in this online bachelor of science degree program.

Energy Transition Strategies (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

The online Graduate Certificate in Energy Transition Strategies can help you critically assess the technical principles of renewable energy systems and then evaluate and articulate their roles in local and global energy transition. This certificate is embedded within the renewable energy and sustainability systems master’s degree program.

Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (Master of Professional Studies)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Learn to leverage technical expertise and project development skills to successfully implement renewable energy systems and sustainable business policies through the courses offered in this online degree program.

Solar Energy (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Focus on electric-driven study as you prepare to lead development in the rapidly expanding solar energy sector. This online certificate program includes courses that offer a foundation in project development, system design and analysis, and process improvement.

Sustainable Energy Development (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

This 9-credit online certificate in sustainable energy development can prepare you with the confidence and expertise to lead the transition toward more sustainable energy systems, grounded in ethical principles, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement.

Sustainability Management and Policy (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Learn to develop and improve manufacturing processes, corporate practices, and commercial products to promote long-term sustainability management with this online sustainability management and policy certificate program.

Energy Transition Strategies (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

The online Graduate Certificate in Energy Transition Strategies can help you critically assess the technical principles of renewable energy systems and then evaluate and articulate their roles in local and global energy transition. This certificate is embedded within the renewable energy and sustainability systems master’s degree program.

Renewable Energy and Sustainability Systems (Master of Professional Studies)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Learn to leverage technical expertise and project development skills to successfully implement renewable energy systems and sustainable business policies through the courses offered in this online degree program.

Solar Energy (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Focus on electric-driven study as you prepare to lead development in the rapidly expanding solar energy sector. This online certificate program includes courses that offer a foundation in project development, system design and analysis, and process improvement.

Sustainable Energy Development (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

This 9-credit online certificate in sustainable energy development can prepare you with the confidence and expertise to lead the transition toward more sustainable energy systems, grounded in ethical principles, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement.

Sustainability Management and Policy (Graduate Certificate)

Apply by July 20 to start August 24.

Learn to develop and improve manufacturing processes, corporate practices, and commercial products to promote long-term sustainability management with this online sustainability management and policy certificate program.

Energy and Sustainability Policy (Bachelor of Science)

Apply by June 30 to start August 24.

Build strong science, business, and analytical skills as you learn to conduct critical analysis of energy management and sustainability policy and its impact on the environment in this online bachelor of science degree program.

Energy and Sustainability Policy (Bachelor of Arts)

Apply by June 30 to start August 24.

Learn about energy use and its global environmental implications. This online degree program focuses on communication skills and humanities in addition to technical and analytical knowledge relating to energy and sustainability policy.

Flexible Online Learning for Working Adults

100% online course work — no required campus visits
Asynchronous classes with set deadlines
Multiple start dates throughout the year
Freedom to take a semester off
Professors trained to teach in an online environment

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Best Online Programs US News and World Report Bachelor's 2026

Our bachelor's degrees are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

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Penn State World Campus is ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania, No. 3 in the Mid-Atlantic, and No. 1 for primarily online education in the nation!

From day one, nearly everything I studied in the program was directly applicable to my work. That includes finance, debt pro formas, emerging technologies, stringing, irradiance calculations, energy storage, energy markets, and energy policy.

— Nicholas B., RESS graduate

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This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.

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