SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a public four-year institution located in Syracuse, New York, in a midsize city setting. Known for its focus on environmental and natural resource disciplines, the college offers a Surveying Technology/Surveying program at the certificate level, providing students with technical skills applicable to land surveying, geospatial analysis, and civil engineering support roles.

With a total enrollment of 2,775 students (IPEDS 2023), SUNY ESF maintains a completion rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 85% (IPEDS 2023). These figures reflect the institution's commitment to supporting students through graduation. The college holds an overall quality score of 63.33 out of 100.

As part of the State University of New York system, SUNY ESF benefits from public institution affordability and a specialized academic mission. The Surveying Technology certificate program is particularly well-suited for students looking to enter the workforce with a focused credential in a high-demand technical field, complementing the college's broader environmental science offerings.