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2027 Best Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

70 Colleges in the United States
1,669 Environmental Engineering Degrees Awarded
$62,770 Avg Early-Career Salary

Environmental Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 70 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for environmental engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Environmental Engineering in the United States

These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Environmental Engineering

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Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 school for environmental engineering. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Environmental Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $69,558 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,102. Get the full environmental engineering details for Cornell University

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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in environmental engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 64 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $57,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. See the full environmental engineering program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of California Berkeley is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in environmental engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Environmental Engineering graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $70,847 early in their careers. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from University Of California Berkeley

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A rank of #4 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the top schools for environmental engineering. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 24 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $64,891 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete this degree. Read more about the environmental engineering program at Texas A And M University College Station

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University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in environmental engineering, ranking #5. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Environmental Engineering graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about the environmental engineering program at University Of Southern California

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #6 among the best environmental engineering schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 35 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Environmental Engineering graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $57,824 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,028 in student loans. Read more about the environmental engineering program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #7 spot for environmental engineering this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 40 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn around $82,197 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #8 for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 63 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $71,861. Typical student debt for the program is $16,316. Get the full environmental engineering details for Purdue University Main Campus

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #9 position for environmental engineering this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 10 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Environmental Engineering graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Get the full environmental engineering details for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #10 spot for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 30 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $65,681 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree. See the full environmental engineering program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Davis ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best environmental engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 36 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $53,749. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from University Of California Davis

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University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #12 among the best environmental engineering schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 21 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Get the full environmental engineering details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of California Irvine came in at #13 for environmental engineering this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from University Of California Irvine earn around $50,958 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from University Of California Irvine

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University landed the #14 spot for environmental engineering this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. Tufts University awarded about 16 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $68,154. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree. Read more about the environmental engineering program at Tufts University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #15 spot for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 13 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $86,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Get the full environmental engineering details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University placed #16 among the best environmental engineering schools. Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Stanford. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from Stanford University

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San Diego State University earned the #17 position for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. San Diego State University awarded about 38 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $66,482. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $19,089 in student loans. Read more about the environmental engineering program at San Diego State University

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Colorado School Of Mines ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best environmental engineering schools. Colorado School Of Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado School Of Mines in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, environmental engineering degree recipients from Colorado School Of Mines generally make around $69,102. Colorado School Of Mines graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from Colorado School Of Mines

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University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #19 position for environmental engineering this year. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. About 74% of students finish within six years. University Of Colorado Boulder awarded about 48 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $63,049 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. See the full environmental engineering program report for University Of Colorado Boulder

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #20 spot for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 23 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their environmental engineering degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $67,251 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $26,004 in student loans. Get the full environmental engineering details for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #21 position for environmental engineering this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 27 environmental engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $58,659 in their early career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus landed the #22 spot for environmental engineering this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $70,008 in their early career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,250 in student loans. Read more about the environmental engineering program at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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University Of Connecticut landed the #23 spot for environmental engineering this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Connecticut awarded about 22 environmental engineering degrees in the most recent data year. Environmental Engineering graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $64,950 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,738 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from University Of Connecticut

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University placed #24 among the best environmental engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 26 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $68,363 in their early career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in environmental engineering from Clemson University

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best environmental engineering schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 44 environmental engineering degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the environmental engineering program make about $67,938 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete this degree. See the full environmental engineering program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

Rest of the Top 50 Environmental Engineering Schools

These schools also placed among the best for environmental engineering this year:

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
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Other Environmental Engineering Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 70 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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