# Environmental Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/environmental-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $81,659 across 46 colleges (middle half $77,891–$84,300); median federal debt $23,250
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Environmental Engineering: median $77,561 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 17% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Environmental Engineers | 12% | $107,110 | 6.3% |
| Other Engineers | 9% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 3% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Construction Managers | 2% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Property, Real Estate, And Community Association Managers | 2% | $69,990 | 3.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $84,300 (5) | — |
| CO | $82,020 (3) | — |
| CT | $83,293 (5) | — |
| FL | $80,635 (3) | — |
| NY | $82,848 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $102,702
2. San Diego State University (CA): $88,417
3. University of California-Riverside (CA): $84,300
4. University of California-Merced (CA): $83,007
5. Florida International University (FL): $80,650
6. University of Florida (FL): $80,635
7. Florida Gulf Coast University (FL): $78,238
8. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (CA): $78,225

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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