Environmental Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Environmental Engineering is offered at 157 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Environmental Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 46.8% of Environmental Engineering graduates were international students.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,844 degrees were awarded toEnvironmental Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Environmental Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,858 |
| Master’s Degree | 831 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 154 |
Earnings of Environmental Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Environmental Engineering of $73,709 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,973 |
| 4 years | $73,709 |
| 5 years | $82,616 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Environmental Engineering majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 56.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 7.1% |
| International Students | 72 | 46.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 46.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Environmental Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 96 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan Technological University is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 57 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 51 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 42 doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Environmental Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2,844 |
Explore Environmental Engineering by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.