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5 Best Environmental Engineering Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles leads the 5 Environmental Engineering universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States). Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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How these universities 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 5 public to 0 private institutions.

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 many public universities offer Environmental Engineering in the United States?

5 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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