Below are the key facts about graduate study in environmental engineering at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USC highly for environmental engineering, coming in at #10 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 10 of 80 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools in California | 2 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for environmental engineering at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California handed out 15 master’s degrees in environmental engineering.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for environmental engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of environmental engineering master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of environmental engineering master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USC conferred 15 master’s completions in environmental/environmental health engineering in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (80%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California awarded 5 doctoral degrees in environmental engineering.
USC is not yet ranked for environmental engineering at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of environmental engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of environmental engineering doctoral degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC awarded 5 doctoral degrees in environmental/environmental health engineering in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (60%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at USC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Environmental Engineering | 8 |