6 Best Environmental Engineering Programs in the United States

There are 6 Environmental Engineering programs in the United States, spread across 5 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of California, Los Angeles, Colorado School of Mines and The University of Alabama.

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1Master's Degree

QS World #40 #17 in United States United States

Environmental Science and Engineering

University of California, Los Angeles — The Master's degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) delves into the intricate relationship between the environ...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #501 #120 in United States United States

Environmental Engineering

Colorado School of Mines — The Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines is designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to tackle pressing envir...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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3Bachelor's Degree

#216 in United States United States

Environmental Engineering

The University of Alabama — Overview of Environmental EngineeringThe Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama provides students with a comprehensive understanding...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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4Bachelor's Degree

#283 in United States United States

Environmental Engineering

Northern Arizona University — The Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and engineering p...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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5Bachelor's Degree

#384 in United States United States

Energy Systems Engineering, B.S.

Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the energy s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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6Bachelor's Degree

#384 in United States United States

Environmental Resources Engineering, B.S.

Humboldt State University — The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources Engineering at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Environmental Engineering

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Humboldt State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Environmental Engineering in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Environmental Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Environmental Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Environmental Engineering courses in the United States?

Humboldt State University, with 2, ahead of Colorado School of Mines (1).

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