Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies A.S.

Transfer Degree

This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.

What You'll Learn

Advance your scientific, advocacy, and leadership skills to protect the planet. 

Explore the relationship between people and the planet, studying the science, policy, and ethics of sustainability. Coursework and fieldwork prepare you to understand environmental issues such as conservation, climate change, and resource management. With growing local and global interest in sustainability, you’ll develop analytical, research, and problem-solving skills that support careers or transfer opportunities in environmental science, education, or advocacy.

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Where You’ll Go

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists

$74,459
Median Salary
34
Regional Job Openings
Specialist in sustainability

Sustainability Specialists

$76,338
Median Salary
211
Regional Job Openings
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Environmental Engineers

$92,171
Median Salary
14
Regional Job Openings

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

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Program Requirements

To graduate [ 61 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]

Transfer Agreements

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Transfer School:

Syracuse University

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College of Professional Studies

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