UCLA Extension · Los Angeles, United States
The affordable generalist option: 20 units at UCLA Extension — three required courses plus two electives from sixteen, spanning green building, energy consulting, climate policy and food systems — in a mix of online and in-person formats you can start any quarter. F-1 visa eligible, open enrolment, and a fraction of the price of the East Coast equivalents; the trade-off is a continuing-education credential rather than graduate credit.
~USD 4,500 tuition paid course-by-course + USD 200 candidacy fee (books ~USD 383 extra). Finish in as little as 6 months; typical pace 1 year.
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
The 2026 Sustainability Degree Shortlist Guide: pick, compare and afford the right programme — plus occasional emails with new programmes, scholarships and application tips.