Environmental Science
Free Community College!
SUNY Reconnect can boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand fields like engineering, nursing, education, green jobs or cybersecurity. Open to all New York State residents age 25-55 who don't already have a college degree.
Environmental Science, A.S.
Transfer Program
The Environmental Science A.S. degree is designed to enable students to transfer to
most baccalaureate institutions with standing as a junior. The program prepare students
for “green” employment in industries that are targeting global climate change, management
of natural resources, and protection of the environment.
While completion of this degree alone prepares students for work as environmental technicians, continuation through transfer institutions qualifies you for work as environmental engineers, educators, environmental field biologists, and other environmental scientists in the public and private sector.
The Environmental Science A.S. program is for those who are passionate about the environment. Our dedicated professors will provide you with a hands-on education that incorporates critical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making.
Career Outlook
| Job Title | Degree Needed | Regional/State Job Outlook |
Regional/State Average Entry Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientist | Bachelor's | - / Favorable | - / $56,750 |
| Conservation Scientist | Bachelor's | Favorable / - | $49,030 / $48,940 |
| Environmental Technician | Associate's | Favorable / Favorable | $38,380 / $38,340 |