Environmental Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Environmental Engineering is offered at 157 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Environmental Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Environmental Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,844 students earned theirEnvironmental 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 (this page) | 831 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 154 |
Earnings of Environmental Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Environmental Engineering of $73,709 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 333 |
| Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Environmental Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 49 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 252 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Environmental Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 171 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master'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 Colorado Boulder comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 70 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 70 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 57 master'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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Environmental Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master'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.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Environmental Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 39 master'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.
University of Connecticut comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Environmental Engineering. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Environmental Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Environmental Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Environmental Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2,844 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Environmental Engineering that also offer master’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
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