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Environmental Engineering in Illinois

Environmental Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Environmental Engineering Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 11,800 people employed in jobs related to an Environmental Engineering degree, compared to 311,420 nationwide.

Environmental Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Environmental Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Environmental Engineering grads earn an average of $152,993 in the state and $155,930 nationwide.

Environmental Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 4 colleges in Illinois that offer Environmental Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Environmental Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers Environmental Engineering majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Environmental Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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View Nationwide Environmental Engineering Report

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