Environmental Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you plan to study Environmental Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is located in Atlanta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 environmental engineering degrees were granted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Of 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) studied exclusively online and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Environmental Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 80 |
Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Those who finish Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Environmental Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,224 |
| 2 years | $56,641 |
| 3 years | $68,167 |
| 4 years | $71,742 |
| 5 years | $86,952 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Environmental Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take home a median $71,742, compared with $119,759 for all Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Environmental Engineering graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus stands at $27,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Environmental Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Engineering graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 67% women (47) and 33% men (23).
Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 42 bachelor’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 83% were women (35) and 17% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, below the national average of 31%.*
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 21 master’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Minority students account for 24% of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 24%.*
Environmental Engineering Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 7 doctoral environmental engineering degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 29% of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Environmental Engineering Concentrations at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
This Environmental Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 70 |
Best-Paid Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Environmental Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,201 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Environmental Engineers | $79,896 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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