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- School Code: 267100
- Phone: (212) 875-4400
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
64.76%FINANCIAL AID RATE
72%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$40,383Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Environmental Science Degree
The environmental science degree program at Bard College instructs students on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles related to the study and focus of the solution of environmental issues, such as abating and controlling environmental pollution and degradation, natural resources management, and the effects human society has on the natural environment. Students who graduate the environmental science degree program will have gained instruction in courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer environmental science degrees.
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Bard College
610 W 112 St, New York, NY
Bard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Bard College has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,300.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including:
- Liberal Arts
- Social Sciences
- Fine Studio Arts
- English Language and Literature, Letters
- Secondary Education
- Art History
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Bard College accepts roughly 30% of applicants. Of those admitted, nearly 25% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at bard.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,800 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Bard College is the "Raptors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available:
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Squash (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the Bard College website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Environmental Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bard College offers a master's degree program in environmental science.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Environmental Science program at Bard College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Description
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, environmental scientists and specialists, including health employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 540
- Average Hourly Rate: $33.86
- Average Annual Salary: $70430
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 920
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.21
- Average Annual Salary: $102350
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Bard College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Bard College may provide services to students including:
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bard College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball