Environmental Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Environmental Engineering, consider the program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 environmental engineering degrees were granted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Studying Online at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,584 students, 666 (9%) studied exclusively online and 770 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Environmental Engineering Rankings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Environmental Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #45 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #80 of 80 |
Earnings for Environmental Engineering Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Students who complete Worcester Polytechnic Institute’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 | $59,196 |
| 2 years | $54,035 |
| 3 years | $62,304 |
| 4 years | $73,034 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Environmental Engineering graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $73,034, compared with $100,204 for all Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Environmental Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Environmental Engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 55% women (16) and 45% men (13).
Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Of the 22 bachelor’s environmental engineering degrees awarded at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Environmental Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lower than the national average of 31%.*
Environmental Engineering Master’s Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Among the 7 master’s environmental engineering graduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Environmental Engineering master’s degree recipients at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Environmental Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Environmental Engineering | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Environmental Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Environmental Engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Environmental Engineering majors, 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.
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