Environmental Sciences (BA)

at Queens College, City University of New York

Undergraduate admission is based on high school grades, academic program, and SAT or ACT scores. Successful candidates have at least a B+ average in a well-rounded program of study that includes academic course work in math (3 years), English (4 years), lab science (2 years), social studies (4 years), and foreign language (3 years). New York State GED recipients may apply to Queens College if they earn a score of 3500 or better on the equivalency exam and corresponding high school units. Applicants who are not native English speakers should submit their scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). English requirement: a minimum TOEFL of 500.

International Full Time Fees Per Year
$17,980

There is a global need for environmental scientists in both the private and public spheres. Upon graduation, majors may enter the technical workforce for corporations, governments, international agencies, or nonprofit organizations. If they plan to teach in higher education or conduct research, they may go on to advanced graduate study in the environmental sciences. Graduates also find training in the environmental sciences an asset in such fields as law, government, urban planning, and K–12 education.