SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry: programs, outcomes and local jobs

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at a glance

• 1,839

  students enrolled

• 508

  degrees and certificates a year

• 66%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,952

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $18,900 out of state

• $48,327

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,763

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  49% working

What students study

AI and data programs

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Onondaga County, where the college is.

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• 522

  open professional jobs

• 61

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  12 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Onondaga County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,740

  median household income

  Onondaga County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, engineering, architecture, which lead to research (6 open), engineering (126 open), operations (75 open), design (5 open).

Hiring most: Upstate Medical University (81), Hidden Level (25), Bechtel Plant Machinery (22), Bechtel (19), Bechtel (16), HII Mission Technologies (12), Community Bank, National Association (11), Cxtec (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (126), Operations (75), Sales (58), Finance (46), Administration (28), Human Resources (25). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Onondaga County Workforce Development Board.

• CNY Works IncorporatedSyracuse · 315-473-8250 · M - F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry enrolls about 1,839 students and is a public 4-year institution in Syracuse, New York. It awards about 508 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,327 six years after entry and $55,763 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offer AI or data science degrees?

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?

522 open professional jobs are listed in Onondaga County, 61 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Upstate Medical University has the most openings.