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Turn your Passion for the Environment into a Career that Builds the Future

ESF graduates design sustainable landscapes, engineer resilient infrastructure, and manage construction projects shaping tomorrow’s world.

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Landscape Architecture Environmental Resources EngineeringConstruction Management

From the classroom to the real world.

At SUNY ESF, you’ll experience our commitment to sustainability, hands-on learning, and preparing students for real-world impact the moment you step foot on campus.

Sustainability

Sustainability is embedded into our everyday campus initiatives like zero-waste programs, EV charging stations, and community solar partnerships — embodying our policy of practicing what we teach.

Experiential Learning

We believe the best learning happens outside the lecture hall — and we’ve got 25,000 acres to explore! At ESF you’ll engage in fieldwork, lab research, internships, and hands-on design or engineering projects that directly address environmental challenges.

Real World Readiness

Our graduates leave not only with strong technical skills, but with practical experience — designing sustainable landscapes, engineering resilient systems, managing construction sustainably, contributing to policy, or joining innovations in renewable technologies.

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Landscape Architecture Degree

Create more than just beautiful landscapes — create solutions.

At ESF, our Landscape Architecture students turn their passion for design and sustainability into careers that shape the way people live, work, and play.

Program features

Hands-On | Work on real-world projects starting in your first year.
State-of-the-Art Studio Spaces | Students take classes in the newly renovated Marshall Hall.
Sustainability Focused | Learn to design spaces that are resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart.
Global Opportunities | Study abroad to see how different cultures approach design.

Graduates get jobs like

Design Associate / Environmental Technician / Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer / Landscape Ecologist / Land Planner / Project Designer / Urban Designer / Visualization Specialist

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Environmental Resources Engineering Degree

Engineer solutions for the planet’s biggest challenges.

Our Environmental Resources Engineering students combine science, math, and creativity to protect natural resources, design water systems, and build technology that keeps communities safe.

Program features

Problem-Solving Focus | Design systems that make communities safer and more sustainable.
Strong Career Outcomes | High demand for environmental engineers across industries.
Accreditation | The ERE Bachelors program is ABET EAC accredited.
Clubs and Organizations | ERE club or branch out and try something totally different.
Engineering Beyond Borders | Immerse yourself in environmental engineering studies in sustainability-driven cities or explore resource management amid diverse natural backdrops.

Graduates get jobs like

Civil Engineer / Environmental Engineer / Environmental Specialist / Field Engineer /
Project Engineer / Renewable Energy Analyst / Water Resources Specialist / Watershed Planner

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Construction Management Degree

Turn blueprints into reality — sustainably.

Our Construction Management program is designed to build leaders who are are prepared to oversee complex building projects while keeping sustainability, safety, and efficiency at the forefront.

Program features

Real-World Projects | Collaborate on construction plans and site management.
Industry Partnerships | Students utilize the latest technology in labs while job site visits provide student exposure to technology and techniques in action.
Sustainable Focus | Learn green building practices and LEED principles.
Study Abroad | The Construction Management program offers construction-specific opportunities in Denmark and in China.

Graduates get jobs like

Construction Project Manager / Project Engineer / Safety Director / Site Scheduler /
Sustainability Coordinator

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Why ESF?

Because here, you learn by doing. Our expert professors, strong partnership with the NY Department of Environmental Conservation, and nationally accredited programs mean your degree stands out. Add in the brand-new labs and studios in Marshall Hall, and you’ve got hands-on experience, real-world connections, and the perfect launchpad for a career in Construction Management, Environmental Resources Engineering, or Landscape Architecture.

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