by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in environmental engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is an increase of 107% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Environmental Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Merced go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,917 a year. This is less than $56,263, which is the national median of all environmental engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Merced, environmental engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,665 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all environmental engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,021.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at University of California - Merced.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in environmental engineering from UC Merced in 2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 211 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 171 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 37 |
| Materials Engineering | 20 |
