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Environmental Engineering in North Carolina

Environmental Engineering Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Environmental Engineering Grads in North Carolina

There are 8,640 people in the state and 311,420 people in the nation working in Environmental Engineering jobs.

Environmental Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Environmental Engineering Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for an Environmental Engineering grad in the state is $155,919, compared to a typical salary of $155,930 nationwide.

Environmental Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer Environmental Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,866 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#2

Duke University

Durham

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,497 a year. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Environmental Engineering Careers in NC

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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