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Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Environmental Engineering, consider the program at Missouri University of Science and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Missouri University of Science and Technology is located in Rolla, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 environmental engineering degrees were granted at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Online Class Availability at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Distance learning is available at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Of 7,154 students, 436 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,939 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Environmental Engineering Rankings at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rankings can help you compare Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Environmental Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 80

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#26 of 80
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#79 of 80

Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Those who finish Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Environmental Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$52,733
3 years	$51,153
4 years	$63,988
5 years	$76,698

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Environmental Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology take home a median $63,988, compared with $81,796 for all Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Environmental Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Environmental Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 40% women (12) and 60% men (18).

Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 18 bachelor’s environmental engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Asian	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, below the national average of 31%.*

Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 12 master’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

*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 Missouri University of Science and Technology

The Environmental Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Environmental Engineering	30

Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Environmental Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Environmental Engineering majors, 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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.