Sustainability Studies Degree

The expansive field of Sustainability Studies is an area of study emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach on sustainability. The concept of sustainability reaches far beyond the environment to developing best practices for the economy and social equity. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer sustainability studies degrees.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Also known as RPI, Rensselaer

76-01 147th St, Flushing, NY

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a nonprofit private institution located in Troy, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 6,700.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Architecture
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common exam scores among students accepted to RPI are in the range of 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1870 - 2170 on the SAT exam. Approximately 40% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 21% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at rpi.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $47,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Red Hawks participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.rpi.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

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