Environmental Engineering, BS
Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.
This 4-year degree program prepares you for careers in engineering firms, government (local, state, and federal), academia, research and development, and nonprofit organizations.
Your Degree Plan
Environmental Health, Risks, and Public Health
Understand how human activities affect the health of natural and engineering systems and to design and implement approaches for protecting the health of human populations relying on these environmental systems for air, water, and energy and food production.
Air Pollution, Control, and Climate Change
Learn about the various air pollution issues, as well as principles of physics, chemistry, and math to characterize, define, and solve the air pollution problems. This focus also covers climate change science, impacts, adaptation and mitigation strategies, and carbon capture and storage technologies.
Water Quality Engineering for Human Society
Learn current and emerging issues related to drinking water, wastewater, hazardous wastes, treatment methods, and regulations that drive the treatment design and practices.
Water Supply and Resources
Learn how to protect water supply, manage flooding, and apply natural and ecological principles to design and address needs of water resources infrastructure.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
Learn by Doing
Get involved outside the classroom.
- Our partnership with WVU Health Sciences allows us to consider environmental health risks and public health within the context of designing engineering solutions.
- Our program has a strong emphasis on sustainable development and the application of engineering solutions within the context of relevant social, environmental, and economic conditions.
- Your coursework will include active learning opportunities in a region with environmental challenges that can be addressed by environmental engineers.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Environmental Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $104,170
Possible Job Titles: Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Remediation Specialist, Sanitary Engineer
Career options
A degree in environmental engineering prepares you for careers in:
- Federal and state agencies
- Consulting and engineering firms
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Research
- Treatment facilities
Where our graduates work
Companies and agencies who have hired our graduates include:
- Army Corps of Engineers
- West Virginia Department of Transportation
- West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Geological Survey
- AECOM
- Bechtel
- Jacobs
- HDR, Inc.
- SNC-Lavalin
- Geosyntec Consultants
- GSI Environmental, Inc.
- CDM Smith
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Thrasher Group Inc.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Environmental Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Engineering Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
- ACT Math: 22
- SAT Math: 540
Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 3.0
Requirements for Engineering Technology
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
Tuition and Aid
How much does Environmental Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Environmental Engineering, BS is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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