# San Diego State University: Environmental Engineering (bachelor's)

San Diego, CA. IPEDS 122409, CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-diego-state-university/majors/environmental-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,482
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $88,417 (U.S. median for this major: $81,659 across 46 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,089 (U.S. median $22,572)
- Rank in CA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Environmental Engineering at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $102,702 | $20,500 | $16,665 | 86% |
| San Diego State University | $88,417 | $19,089 | $15,364 | 76% |
| University of California-Riverside | $84,300 | $18,068 | $14,304 | 76% |
| University of California-Merced | $83,007 | $21,665 | $11,983 | 69% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt | $78,225 | $24,350 | $13,171 | 49% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $202,810 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $210,280 CA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $119,390 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $130,410 CA, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (SOC 17-2111): median wage $124,740 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, $131,540 CA, $115,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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