Job Description: Environmental engineers are a mix of civil, and chemical engineering in one. They also incorporate environmental sciences into the mix. The engineers in this discipline focus on solving real world problems that could help the environment instead of adulterating it. Parts of their job includes assessing the envronmental impact of government projects.
Salaries: With a bachelor degree in this discipline starting out would earn you about $77,040. On average, the salary could be around $96,698, and with more experience and higher degrees you could earn well over a $100,000 annually.
Employment: In 2008, there approximately 54,300 employe nationally. The employment rate in this discipline is expected to rise by 31% over the next ten years. Compared to other discipline this is average employment, but the growth is unusual.
Top Schools: 1. Stanford University
2. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
3. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
