PSU's Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
Our environmental engineering program prepares you to change the world for the better. You will study energy systems, water distribution systems, and infrastructure that support sustainability. You will learn practices that create a healthier and longer lasting world, such as mitigation and clean-up strategies for drinking water and wastewater.
Courses are in chemistry, mathematics, statistics, environmental science, physics, geology, and biology. Our environmental engineering program's curriculum is similar to the civil engineering program.
We Offer:
- Foundational environmental engineering courses in the main areas of the field. You will learn about water resources, air quality, environmental chemistry, and containment transport.
- Access to internships in the Portland metro. Get real-world experience in paid positions to help you get a job after graduation.
- Connections to local organizations and municipalities.
- A degree tailored to your interests. In your senior year you will select from a variety of elective courses.
- Faculty advisers who support student success. We have specialized elective courses with small class sizes.
- Scholarships and grants for students majoring in environmental engineering.
- An involved alumni network made up of leaders in the Oregon engineering community.
- Student groups that engage in networking, career support, leadership, and team building.
There are about 350 students in the undergraduate civil and environmental engineering programs.
This program attracts students from diverse backgrounds and interests:
- 34% women
- 44% underrepresented minorities
- 31% international
- 45% first-generation college students
Many of our students are seeking a second bachelor's degree. Half have transferred from another college or university.
Our quarter term system allows you to:
- Meet ABET requirements
- Gain foundational skills in civil engineering
- Choose from a large list of elective courses
All admitted environmental engineering students receive a degree plan and guaranteed access to required courses.
PSU's environmental engineering curriculum is rigorous, supportive, and flexible. 85% of our students pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam the first time. We exceed the national average by 17%. 90% of our students have a job within six months of graduation.
Our Bachelor's Degree is ABET Accredited.
About the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science includes five departments, 84 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. If you join our college, you'll be connected to Portland's growing, innovative industries and prepared to gain competitive jobs in engineering and computer science. Our close ties to leading tech companies give you the opportunity to build your professional skills through internship programs while you complete your degree. You can participate in undergraduate research, community-based learning projects and opportunities to develop your own ideas from proposal to prototype through our innovation programs. Our students are in demand in the Portland job market and beyond, and they report the highest annual earnings of all PSU graduates one year after graduation.