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Environmental Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Environmental Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

If you plan to study Environmental Engineering, take a look at what California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 environmental engineering degrees were granted at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Online Class Availability at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Distance learning is available at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Environmental Engineering Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Environmental Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #5 of 11
Best Value Far Western (Region) #6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #15 of 15
Best Value Nationwide #25 of 80
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 80

Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Environmental Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Environmental Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,856
2 years $48,265
3 years $60,145
4 years $71,510
5 years $81,168

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Environmental Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt report median earnings of $71,510, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.

Environmental Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Environmental Engineering graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at $24,350.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Environmental Engineering graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, by degree type.

Program-wide, Environmental Engineering graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 30% women (6) and 70% men (14).

Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Of the 20 bachelor’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt gender breakdown of Environmental Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 5
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Environmental Engineering majors at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Minority students account for 40% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Environmental Engineering Concentrations at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

This Environmental Engineering program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Environmental Engineering 20

Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Environmental Engineering program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Environmental Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $122,201
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Environmental Engineers $79,896
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889

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