by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U-M ranks among other schools offering degrees in environmental engineering.
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U-M was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for environmental engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in environmental engineering from U-M. This makes it the #4 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.
The median salary of environmental engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $57,824. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,608 for all environmental engineering students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in environmental engineering from U-M in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the U-M environmental engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in environmental engineering from U-M. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 461 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 294 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 279 |
| Computer Engineering | 261 |
| Industrial Engineering | 247 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.