Sustainability Studies B.A.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to identify, understand, and explain the primary processes and interactions underlying the interdisciplinary foundation for addressing sustainability issues.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to conduct relevant hands-on inquiry and explore the economic, social, and political systems that have shaped societies and their environmental quality over time.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to comprehend and apply analytical tools to analyze and develop solutions to sustainability issues.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate scientific and popular science literacy and writing skills to convey ideas meaningfully.

CAREERS SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES B.A. GRADUATES PURSUE

Climate Change Professional
Educator / Community Engagement
Energy Planning
Financial Analyst
Grant Writer
Product Designer
Scientist / Geologist
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability Manager
Urban Planning

SUCCESS RATES

80.0%

6-year graduation rate

3.76

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$69,260

10 years after graduation

$52,069

5 years after graduation

$29,376

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

75.0%

Working in New York

46.9%

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)