Environmental Engineering at University of Southern California
If you are interested in studying Environmental Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at University of Southern California
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Environmental Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 80 |
| Best Value | California | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 80 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 80 |
| Best Value | California | #11 of 11 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #70 of 80 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Environmental Engineering graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.
Program-wide, Environmental Engineering graduates at University of Southern California are 68% women (19) and 32% men (9).
Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 8 bachelor’s environmental engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 31%.*
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 15 master’s environmental engineering graduates at University of Southern California, 67% were women (10) and 33% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, below the national average of 24%.*
Environmental Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 5 doctoral environmental engineering degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 University of Southern California
The Environmental Engineering program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Engineering program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.