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2023 Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

8 Colleges
$56,871 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Environmental Engineering School for You

Environmental Engineering is the #149 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 160 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the environmental engineering programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Environmental Engineering

#1

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

Our analysis found Bucknell University to be the best school for environmental engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lehigh University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best environmental engineering schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilkes University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania list. Wilkes is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre.

After completing their degree, environmental engineering graduates from Wilkes carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#6

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#7

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Gannon University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best environmental engineering programs. Gannon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie.

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#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Environmental Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Full Environmental Engineering at Temple University Report

Best Environmental Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Environmental Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 294
Maryland 73
New Jersey 37
Delaware 23

Environmental Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

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