Environmental Science Degree

The environmental science degree program at The College of Saint Rose 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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The College of Saint Rose

23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY

The College of Saint Rose provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Albany, NY and operated as a private institution. Approximately five thousand students enroll at The College of Saint Rose yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $28,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,700 each year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.strose.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

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

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).