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. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with environmental engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for environmental engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Environmental Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Environmental Engineering Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of environmental engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $53,447. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $64,608 for all environmental engineering students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of environmental engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in environmental engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the environmental engineering majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.