Master’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering
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Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 746 earned their master's degree in environmental engineering. This earns it the #133 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in environmental engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 746 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of Environmental Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in environmental engineering is $69,585. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $62,701 to a high of $73,322.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for environmental engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in environmental engineering. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 355 |
| Women | 391 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of environmental engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 294 |
| International Students | 279 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 38 |
Most Popular Environmental Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 91 colleges that offer a master’s degree in environmental engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 people received their master's degree in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at UF. About 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at UIUC. About 53% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at USC. About 55% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at Cal State Fullerton. About 32% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Haven comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,820 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at University of New Haven. Of these students, 26% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The environmental engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental engineering. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The environmental engineering program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at NYU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
Clemson University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. The environmental engineering program at Clemson University awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 12th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at Purdue. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The environmental engineering program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental engineering. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in environmental engineering from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 81% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at ASU - Tempe. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at NC State. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The environmental engineering program at Texas Tech University awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 36% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for environmental engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in environmental engineering from Stevens. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in environmental engineering. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at USF Tampa. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Virginia Tech is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in environmental engineering. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to environmental engineering majors at Virginia Tech. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to environmental engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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*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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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