Environmental Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Environmental Engineering is offered at 157 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Environmental Engineering.
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Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,844 students earned theirEnvironmental Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,858 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 831 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 154 |
Earnings of Environmental Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Environmental Engineering of $73,709 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,973 |
| 4 years | $73,709 |
| 5 years | $82,616 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Environmental Engineering students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Environmental Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Environmental Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2,844 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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