Embark on a transformative journey with the Maseeh College’s Environmental Engineering program. Our ABET-accredited curriculum mixes new ideas with practical experience. This prepares you to face environmental challenges worldwide. Explore a thorough study of water resources, air quality, and green infrastructure design. In Portland's eco-friendly environment, you'll access top labs and real projects. This will help you gain skills to create a greener future.
Key Features:
- Rigorous coursework in environmental science, chemistry, and engineering principles
- Hands-on experience through internships with industry leaders
- Capstone projects solving real environmental issues
- Option to fast-track your career with our Bachelor's + Master's Pathway
- Small class sizes fostering close interaction with expert faculty
- Diverse student body with 34% women and 44% underrepresented minorities
Join a community of innovators and problem-solvers. Your environmental engineering degree from PSU has a 90% job placement rate. You can find a rewarding career in sustainability within six months of graduation.
Our environmental engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.
In addition to being admitted to PSU, you must also separately request for approval to the Upper Division Program.
Environmental Engineering Minor
We also offer a minor in environmental engineering which pairs well with majors that require a strong science, math, or engineering background or students interested in water resources, sustainable solutions, and environmental policy. The curriculum focuses on fluid mechanics, hydraulics, environmental engineering, water resources, and unit operations of environmental engineering.
PSU offers a top-notch environmental engineering education in one of America's greenest cities. Our program uses Portland's focus on sustainability. This gives you a real-life lab for your studies.
- Learn from industry-connected faculty engaged in cutting-edge research
- Gain practical experience through our extensive network of local and global partnerships
- Get access to more than $3 million in yearly research funding. This opens doors for undergraduate research opportunities.
- Benefit from our strong ties with top engineering employers in the Pacific Northwest
- Engage in impactful projects like modeling dam breaches and designing eco-friendly water systems
- Join a supportive community with active student groups and a robust alumni network
At PSU, you're not just earning a degree; you're joining a movement to create a more sustainable world. Our program has a first-time pass rate on the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam that is above the national average. This shows the quality of education you'll get.
Maseeh College's Environmental Engineering graduates are in great demand. Their starting salaries average more than $75,000. Our alumni lead the way in tackling key environmental challenges in many sectors:
- Design innovative water treatment systems for urban and rural communities.
- Develop renewable energy solutions to combat climate change
- Create sustainable urban planning strategies for growing cities
- Install pollution control measures in industrial settings
- Restore damaged ecosystems and protect wildlife habitats
- Consult on environmental policy and regulations
PSU's Environmental Engineering degree gives you the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. This program helps you make valuable connections. Whether you want to work for a top engineering firm, a government agency, or start your own eco-friendly business, it supports your goals. Apply to PSU today. Start your journey to become a leader in environmental engineering. Help create a sustainable future!