Coastal Environmental Studies B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to assess environmental problems in terms of coastal processes, populations and ecosystems.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to evaluate solutions to anticipated issues.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to develop leadership skills directing environmental policy.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to conceptualize coastal systems.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to clearly communicate scientific information and its societal relevance or impacts.

CAREERS COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

Aqua Culturist / Ecologist
Conservation Scientist
Environmental Impact Analyst
Marine Policy Expert
Naturalist / Community Relations
Ocean Conservation Consultant
Offshore/Coastal Marine Permitting Specialist
Public Health Educator
Research Analyst
Urban & Regional Planner

SUCCESS RATES

57.1%

6-year graduation rate

3.59

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$63,487

10 years after graduation

$45,970

5 years after graduation

$29,361

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

N/A

Working in New York

22.2%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2022 in 2022 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)