Environmental Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Environmental Engineering, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 environmental engineering degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Environmental Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Environmental Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 7 master’s environmental engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 24%.*
*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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Environmental Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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