Overview

Aquatic and Fisheries Science from SUNY - College of Environmental Science and Forestry is rapidly becoming a universal prerequisite to employment as a professional fisheries or aquatic biologist. A major strength is the diversity of cooperators including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Geological Survey and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Careers in Aquatic & Fisheries Sciences

Graduates of the AFS program have a diverse array of career opportunities. Placement rates are high in the areas of fisheries science, wetland science, limnology, marine biology, and oceanography. Jobs are available in public and private sections at local, state, national and international locales with federal and state agencies, research institutions, private consulting firms and nongovernmental organizations. Graduate degrees will broaden career options and lead to positions with greater responsibility and higher salary.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Center for Integrated Teaching and Research in Aquatic Sciences

Thousand Islands Biological Station

Cranberry Lake Biological Station

Adirondack Ecological Center

Restoration Science Center

American Fisheries Society ESF Student Chapter

Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts of an earned bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with an academic record showing at least a "B" average for junior and senior years of the baccalaureate program or for the master's program

The graduate application

Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and for some degree programs, advanced test scores (institution code for official score reports: 2530)

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic or professional skills. This should NOT include personal friends and family

Resume

A resume or CV

Statement

A statement of educational and professional goals

A nonrefundable $60(US) application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Out-of-State

27500 USD / year

≈ 27500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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