by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 19 degrees and certificates in Geoenvironmental Engineering. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Geoenvironmental Engineering Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $70,820 one year after completing, rising to $87,870 after four years.
A major in Geoenvironmental Engineering involves the study of Geotechnical And Geoenvironmental Engineering. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Geotechnical Engineering Methods, Which Deal With The Analysis, Design And Construction Of Earth And Earth Supported Structures, To The Application Of Environmental Problems, Such As Waste Containment, Waste Disposal, Construction Of Land Fills, Soil Permeation, Soil Analysis, And Soil Improvement. Includes Instruction In Soil Mechanics, Soil Dynamics, Soil Behavior, Waste Management And Containment Systems, Geosynthetics, Geochemistry, Earth Structures, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, And Foundation Engineering Examples: [Geotechnical Engineering], [Geoenvironmental Engineering], [Geotechnical And Geoenvironmental Engineering].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, geoenvironmental engineering is a widely-pursued major, with 19 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award geoenvironmental engineering degrees, an average of 3 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 10.
All 19 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 37% of geoenvironmental engineering degrees and certificates in the latest year (7 of 19). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (4) and multiracial (2), and international students earned 11.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Geoenvironmental Engineering Schools ranking, including 1 for master’s degrees. It also ranks geoenvironmental engineering schools within 1 state. In all, 7 colleges offer geoenvironmental engineering programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Geoenvironmental Engineering Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to geoenvironmental engineering, at 3.9 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Engineering and Technology, Mathematics and Design. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a geoenvironmental engineering degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 19 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to geoenvironmental engineering, at 44.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 44.9% |
| Doctoral degree | 20.4% |
| Master’s degree | 11.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 6.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 5.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 4.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.4% |
| First professional degree | 1.3% |
| Some college courses | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.0% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
18 occupations are related to Geoenvironmental Engineering, with an average median salary of $96,927; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Systems Engineers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Engineer, Project Engineer, Sanitary Engineering Teacher and Motion and Time Study Teacher.
The occupation related to geoenvironmental engineering with the most projected jobs is Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,297,204.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,297,204 | -2.0% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Petroleum Engineers | 432,291 | 13.1% |
| Transportation Engineers | 392,941 | 1.1% |
| Water/Wastewater Engineers | 383,114 | 5.6% |
| Nanosystems Engineers | 358,781 | -2.9% |
| Wind Energy Engineers | 353,305 | 12.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | 292,948 | -4.3% |
Geoenvironmental Engineering graduates earn a median $70,820 one year after completing their program, $87,870 after four years and $88,477 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,820 |
| 4 years | $87,870 |
| 5 years | $88,477 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to geoenvironmental engineering is Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers, with a median salary of $138,303.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
Geoenvironmental Engineering has 5 similar majors in the Engineering field, which together award 19,837 degrees a year; the largest are Civil Engineering, General (19,082), Structural Engineering (385) and Civil Engineering, Other (208). Browse all Engineering majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 19,082 |
| Structural Engineering | 385 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 208 |
| Transportation and Highway Engineering | 122 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 40 |
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