Environmental Technology & Sustainability, M.S.

Prepare for a career in an in-demand field by choosing from concentrations in water resources, environmental compliance, climate change, and sustainable technology.

Program

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What You’ll Learn

In the Environmental Technology & Sustainability, M.S., you’ll gain hands-on experience in best practices in environmental systems for air, water, energy, and waste.

You’ll collaborate with faculty members and institute personnel who serve on the New York State Drinking Water Quality Council and address urban infrastructure along with the food-energy-water nexus on a multinational committee.

You’ll also conduct research and design projects addressing the needs of industry and government in our fully operational wastewater treatment lab or in dedicated space in our Biological Sciences and Bioengineering Lab.

As part of our multidisciplinary curriculum, you'll have the opportunity to specialize your studies, choosing from concentrations in water resources, environmental compliance, climate change, and sustainable technology.

Employers

Con Edison
Jacobs Engineering Group
Mount Sinai Hospital
NYC Department of City Planning
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
NYC Transit Authority
Tyson Foods

Career Options

Environmental Consultant
Environmental Engineer
Environmental, Health, and Safety Officer
Environmental Project Manager
Environmental Scientist

“I was able to take classes in hydrology, law, and mapping all in one semester. The professors use real-world examples and field trips to prepare you for your future career.”

Rachel Pereira (M.S. ’20)

Exceptional experiences.
Outstanding outcomes.

$28.9B

The green technology and sustainability market is expected to grow from $8.7 billion in 2019 to $28.9 billion by 2024. (ResearchAndMarket.com)

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Top 20

University for fostering diversity and inclusion. (Woman Engineer).

8%

Projected growth of employment of environmental scientists and specialists from 2018 to 2028. (BLS)

Top 25%

Best schools in the U.S. for engineering, based on salary potential. (PayScale College Salary Report)

Top-Tier Ranking

New York Tech is a Top Performer for Social Mobility among regional universities in the North.

How You’ll Succeed

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to offer employers a unique skill set including the ability to develop environmental models from datasets using software such as SAS; knowledge of all major federal environmental laws; an understanding of advanced mapping through ArcGIS; and working experience on specialized equipment, including x-ray fluorescence and spectrophotometry.