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Ecosystems and Human Impact B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students should be able to identify, understand, and explain the primary processes and interactions between natural ecosystems and humans.

2. Students should be able to conduct inquiry of the interactions between natural ecosystems and human societies using scientific methods and the systems approach.

3. Students should be able to comprehend and apply analytical tools to inform sustainable solutions to environmental issues caused by humans.

4. Students should be able to demonstrate scientific and popular science literacy and writing skills to convey ideas meaningfully.

CAREERS ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN IMPACT B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Aquarium Education Programs
  • Development Coordinator
  • Environmental Educator
  • Naturalist
  • Park Ranger
  • Planning Fellow
  • Program Director
  • Project Development Coordinator
  • Research
  • Wildlife Refuge Coordinator

SUCCESS RATES

80.0%

6-year graduation rate

4.31

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$54,508

10 years after graduation

$41,784

5 years after graduation

$26,248

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

85.7%

Working in New York

25.0%

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 (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) 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 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 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)