Program Overview

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Environmental Engineering, BSE

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in environmental engineering educates students to become tomorrow's engineers who solve complex environmental problems and design systems at the human, urban, and planetary scales.

Environmental engineers are actively involved in air quality monitoring and air pollution control technology; analysis of the fate and transport of pollutants; application of sustainable design principles; design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems; design of hazardous waste containment systems; design of solid waste management systems; remediation of contaminated soil, sediment, and water; and water quality, water conservation, and water reuse.

In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental engineering challenges, the degree program incorporates courses from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Environmental engineering courses build on strong foundations in chemistry, microbiology, geology, physics, and mathematics. Courses cover fundamental engineering concepts applied to environmental processes and environmental engineering design. Applied learning experiences, including a required internship or research experience and a capstone design course, are also part of the program.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering Program Criteria.

STEM-OPT for International Students

This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S.

At a Glance

• College/school: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
• First required math course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I
• Math intensity: Substantial

Curriculum

The curriculum for the program can be viewed in the university's course catalog.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements:
  • First-year admission:
    1. minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and
    2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies
  • Transfer admission requirements:
    • Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
      1. minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for fewer than 24 transfer hours, and
      2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and
      3. minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
    • Transfer students with more than 24 transferable college credit hours:
      • Primary criteria:
        1. minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
        2. no high school math or science competency deficiencies (if ASU Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)
      • Secondary criteria:
        1. minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
        2. minimum GPA of 2.75 in ASU courses (or equivalents) in FSE 100, MAT 265, MAT 266, and MAT 242

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Global Education programs enable students with an open mind to further their understanding of the impact that the industrial world has on the environment around the globe. With more than 300 programs available to them, students can tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the environmental engineering program have career opportunities in the private and public sectors. Opportunities exist in the private sector in the consulting and manufacturing industries. The consulting industry is growing as greater environmental awareness and emerging novel pollutants require continual refinement of regulations and environmental system design standards, and the manufacturing industry employs environmental engineers to aid in environmental compliance and eco-efficiency.

In the public sector, municipalities and regulatory agencies require a knowledgeable workforce that understands how public policy can improve human health and ecosystem services through environmental engineering processes.

Example job titles and salaries:

• Engineering Manager: $167,740
• Environmental Engineer: $104,170
• Fire Protection Engineer: $109,660
• Health and Safety Engineer: $109,660
• Water/Wastewater Engineer: $99,590

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.