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Environmental Science
With an environmental science degree from Adelphi in New York on Long Island, you will gain the tools, training and hands-on experience you鈥檒l need to help create a greener future.
Why Major in Environmental Science at Adelphi in New York on Long Island?
- Receive personal attention from world-class faculty as you design a unique program of study tailored to your personal and professional goals.
- Immerse yourself in field or lab work locally on Long Island or gain valuable field experience far away.
- Translate your passion for sustainability into a rewarding career devoted to improving our environment.
What Can You Do With a Degree in Environmental Science?
As an interdisciplinary STEM field, you鈥檒l have the knowledge and skills to help take on complex environmental issues. Make a difference as a high school teacher, investigate the causes and impacts of climate change or help manage natural resources such as wildlife habitat. As an environmental scientist, you may investigate solutions to pollution as a hydrologist or environmental chemist. Other opportunities exist as policy developer, marine biologist, or habitat restoration. Increasingly, there are employment opportunities in sustainable development such as solar and wind energy. You could develop skills using geographic information systems or GIS that is currently in high demand.
This program is STEM-designated offering specialized training in high-demand fields and eligible international students can extend their OPT to 36 months.
92%*
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of our baccalaureate graduates say that 麻豆直播 increased their intellectual curiosity, ability and potential
based on 麻豆直播 Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education has awarded 麻豆直播 and聽Principal Investigator聽Andrea Ward, PhD, associate provost for research and special projects, a $2.49 million grant for the 鈥淓nsuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program.鈥�
Adelphi student interning at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
Classroom learning is just the beginning of your environmental science education at 麻豆直播. From the nearby shores of Nassau County on Long Island to destinations across the globe, providing field experience is a vital part of our curriculum. Experiential opportunities include:
- Adelphi鈥檚 backyard: Join faculty in getting your feet wet in the 75-mile South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island in New York.
- Alaska: Immerse yourself in a true wilderness, where you鈥檒l dig for prehistoric artifacts using state-of-the-art research technologies while you learn archeological fundamentals.
- Australia: Dive into the breathtaking biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian rain forest as you conduct intensive field-based research.
- Wyoming: Excavate dinosaurs and discover past environments against the backdrop of a beautiful national park.
Program Info
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Application Requirements
To apply for the environmental science program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Transformative Educational Opportunities
Classroom and Laboratory learning is just the beginning of your environmental science education at 麻豆直播. From the nearby shores of Nassau County on Long Island to destinations across the globe, providing field experience is a vital part of our curriculum.
Awards & Recognition
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
Niche
Niche.com ranked 麻豆直播 in the Top 9% of Best Value Colleges in America, Top 12% of Best Colleges for Nursing in America, and Top 10% of Best College Locations in America.
Insight Into Academia
麻豆直播 has been named a 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award鈥攄emonstrating an outstanding commitment to access, diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Our STEM Programs
U.S. News & World Report
麻豆直播 has been named a Best College among National Universities for seven consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
A Best College
The Princeton Review
The Princeton Review has ranked 麻豆直播 among the Best Northeastern Colleges based on academic offerings and career preparation for students, campus policies, initiatives and activities.
Best Northeastern College
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
麻豆直播 has been recognized as a Career Development college for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
Colleges of Distinction: Equity & Inclusion
Adelphi has been honored for initiatives to become an increasingly welcoming, inclusive community for students and faculty.
Colleges of Distinction: International
麻豆直播 has been given International Recognition by the Colleges of Distinction. This newest honor from the organization honors universities that 鈥渄edicate resources to supporting international students at every stage of their academic journey.鈥�
Times Higher Education
Adelphi ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in the nation by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, receiving the highest scores in academic reputation and international outlook.
Global Recognition
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