Overview

State University of New York Plattsburgh's Environmental Science with Environmental Planning and Management major emphasizes human dimensions in managing natural resources as well as technical skills in mapping science and geographic information systems (GIS). You will work on a regional scale and graduates are often employed with city, county, and state governments or consulting firms.

The Center for Earth and Environmental Science at SUNY Plattsburgh is an interdisciplinary unit consisting of geology, geography, environmental science, environmental studies, and ecology programs. With over 200 students and 20 faculty members, CEES offers a great diversity of courses with small class sizes. Ten academic programs within the center integrate courses across the disciplines.

Key facts

Many graduates are employed by environmental consulting firms and work with both government and industry in the areas of environmental regulation and compliance. Still others work with environmental advocacy groups to conserve and protect our natural environment.

Students majoring in environmental science have a wide variety of career choices ranging from:

Environmental biology
Environmental chemistry
Environmental geology
Environmental planning
Environmental policy and management, and more...

Or, choose to go to graduate school:

Many of our alumni have entered graduate school to receive advanced training as:

Environmental engineers/land use planners
Environmental lawyers
Ecologists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environment and Society
Ecology
Environmental Planning
Environmental Management
Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
Environmental Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plattsburgh, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 1433 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We are looking for a solid, college-preparatory background. In New York state high schools, that means Regents or Common Core coursework.

Successful applicants have an academic average of “B” or better. Students with good courses, but “C+” grades may be considered as “borderline”.

All first-year applicants should submit a recommendation from a school counselor and/or teacher.

Essays are an applicant’s opportunity to communicate to admissions in their own voice.

Applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental information regarding leadership experience, activities, community service, employment, etc., as well as any additional details regarding extenuating circumstances that might have affected academic performance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Out-of-State

16980 USD / year

≈ 16980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Plattsburgh

United States

924 - 2014 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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