Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering
Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,910 people earned their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. This makes it the 136th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in environmental engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,910 |
| Master’s Degree | 830 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 172 |
| Graduate Certificate | 48 |
| Basic Certificate | 47 |
| Associate Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Environmental Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering is $64,608. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $60,622 and the high is $67,265.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. About 56.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 824 |
| Women | 1,086 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of environmental engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 165 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 297 |
| White | 1,176 |
| International Students | 93 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 141 |
Most Popular Environmental Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for environmental engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UF. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at University of Florida make a median salary of 64,608.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Purdue. About 55% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,608.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Georgia Tech. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus make a median salary of 64,608.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from CU - Boulder. About 59% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 64,608.
Humboldt State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Humboldt State University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Humboldt State University environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
The 5th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from U-M. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
The 7th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UC Davis. Of these students, 58% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,608.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UT Austin. Of these students, 63% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Austin environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
The 7th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Cornell. About 73% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cornell University environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 64,608.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from ASU - Tempe. About 46% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 64,608.
North Carolina State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from NC State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 64,608.
University of Connecticut comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UCONN. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. University of Connecticut environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
Colorado School of Mines is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Mines. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines make a median salary of 64,608.
University of Central Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UCF. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 64,608.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Michigan Tech. About 55% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering at Michigan Technological University make a median salary of 64,608.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from Colorado State. About 48% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado State University - Fort Collins environmental engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,608.
The 15th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from University at Buffalo. About 44% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,608.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from ESF. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women. Data shows that ESF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,608.
University of Georgia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from UGA. Of these students, 52% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,608.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to environmental engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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