by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with environmental engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 1 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from MIT. This makes it the #43 most popular school for environmental engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in environmental engineering in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MIT was $2,775 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in environmental engineering from MIT in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MIT does not offer an online option for its environmental engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of environmental engineering master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 308 |
| Systems Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 207 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 137 |
| Chemical Engineering | 113 |
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