B
Good
Score: 62/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

4-Year Public
📍 Syracuse, New York 13210
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus, Syracuse, NY
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus, Syracuse, NY. Photo: DASonnenfeld, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
C
47/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
A+
91/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,737
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
$19,644
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ▼

0% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$268,890
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,585
1-Year Change
+8.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,763
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,327
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,000
Median debt at graduation
66.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
19.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 20% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 41st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Construction Trades—$99,249+6%———
Engineering—$74,307-17%#55 of 57#55—
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy—$65,604+17%#8 of 29#8—
Landscape Architecture—$59,480-10%#19 of 19#19—
Forestry—$57,664-2%#18 of 31#27—
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology—$50,010+2%#33 of 62#34—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research—$49,489-10%#204 of 265#229—
Zoology/Animal Biology—$42,505-4%#33 of 52#42—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $268,890
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,585/mo — vs ~$1,100/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13205 (8.1% cap, Syracuse)

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🏆 Where SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Conservation Biology
of 3 schools
🥈
Wildlife Biology
of 9 schools
🥉
Environmental Biology
of 3 schools
#12
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
of 19 schools
#13
Landscape Architecture
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $18,900
Room $9,900
Board $7,880
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,276 $41,106

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
$19,644
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,211
$30,001 - $48,000$10,770
$48,001 - $75,000$18,458
$75,001 - $110,000$20,248
$110,001+$23,955

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Conservation Biology 90 grads/yr Environmental Science 56 grads/yr Environmental Studies 49 grads/yr Wildlife Biology 46 grads/yr Environmental Biology 40 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 40 grads/yr Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 32 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 27 grads/yr Landscape Architecture 25 grads/yr Forestry, General 23 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Natural Resources/Conservation, General 17 grads/yr Paper Science and Engineering 16 grads/yr Surveying Technology/Surveying 16 grads/yr Construction Management, General 14 grads/yr Biotechnology 14 grads/yr Aquatic Biology/Limnology 13 grads/yr Biochemistry 8 grads/yr Forest Sciences and Biology 7 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's top programs commonly pursue.

Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary
$88k/yr 9,000 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Conservation scientists
$68k/yr 28,500 jobs
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health
$80k/yr 90,300 jobs
Compliance officers
$78k/yr 418,000 jobs
Forest and conservation technicians
$54k/yr 33,800 jobs
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
$49k/yr 40,400 jobs

Student Demographics

2,737
Total Students
55%
Women
55%
Traditional Age (18-24)
0%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 10%
Black 5%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 94%
Off-Campus (Renters) 0%
With Family 5%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~11 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 3%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
Tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is $7,070 for in-state students and $18,900 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $19,644.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
The graduation rate at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry a good school?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has a Repit College Score of 62/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has a total enrollment of 2,737 students.
Is there rental demand near SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry?
Yes! Approximately 0% of students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 11 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology