The average annual wage of the occupations is $105,840 and $51 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Environmental Engineers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 39,880 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Environmental Engineers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Water Resources Engineering | 1 | $39,031 | - | - | - |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 4 | $37,437 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Environmental Engineers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Agricultural Engineers | 1,860 | $93,490 | $45 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Civil Engineers | 328K | $101,160 | $49 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 22,510 | $108,740 | $52 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 12,710 | $126,950 | $61 |
| Petroleum Engineers | 20,390 | $148,590 | $71 |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 13,780 | $58,780 | $28 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Hydrologists | 6,150 | $96,410 | $46 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 32,390 | $57,470 | $28 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 3,000 | $61,500 | $30 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 122K | $85,570 | $41 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | 121K | $58,050 | $28 |
The following 7 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Environmental Engineers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.