Environmental Engineering Degree Pathway

As a student in the Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program (EVEN program) at Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, you will combine coursework and hands-on experience from leading researchers and educators to earn a bachelor of science degree in an exciting field that is influencing the future of our world.

The EVEN programÌýis a unique multidisciplinary collaboration from departments across our College of Engineering and Applied Science, with collaborations from ,Ìý,Ìý, ²¹²Ô»åÌý. Nearly two dozen faculty from these departments are affiliated with Environmental Engineering, teaching classes and conducting research across a broad array of environmental topicsÌýincluding air quality,Ìýecology,Ìýwater resources management ²¹²Ô»åÌýtreatment,Ìýsolid & hazardous waster management, global engineering ²¹²Ô»åÌýenergy conversion.

Our BS degree in Environmental Engineering is accredited by the .

Outcomes

Career Options

What can you do with an Environmental Engineering Degree? Our graduates build careers in:

  • Engineering Consulting
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Government (Municipal, State, Federal)
  • International Development
  • Research
  • Construction
  • Teaching

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$70,000

Median Starting Salary of
Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Environmental Engineering Bachelor's Graduates

(Alumni Survey, 2025)

Top Employers of Our Graduates
  • Archer Western Construction (Contracting)
  • Black & Veatch (Engineering & Construction Company)
  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (State Agency)
  • Arcadis (Design & Engineering Firm)
  • Dewberry (Construction Engineering Firm)

#8

Ranked Public Environmental Engineering
Undergraduate Program

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75%

of Students Complete an Internship orÌý
Undergraduate Research Experience

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60%

of Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder EnvironmentalÌý
Engineering Students are Women

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