Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Engineering
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $80,815 | $76,980 to $83,293 | 50 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $93,662 | $90,400 to $105,294 | 7 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 23,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,370 | +3.8% | 14,500 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,910 | +8.1% | 4,100 |
| Environmental Engineers | $100,090 | +3.9% | 3,000 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $103,690 | +4.4% | 1,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.