What courses are in the program?

General Education Core: 34 creditsEnvironmental Professional Core: 11 creditsElective Courses: 3 creditsProgram Core: 72 creditsCHEM 220 Organic Chemistry for EngineersCHEM 225 Environmental Chemistry for EngineersCIST 203 Robotics and Automation for Environmental MonitoringDATA 301 Data Management in PythonDATA 302 Advanced Data Visualization LaboratoryENGR 101 Introduction to Environmental EngineeringENGR 301 Fluid DynamicsENGR 303 Water and Wastewater TreatmentENGR 305 Solid and Hazardous Waste ManagementENGR 307 Thermodynamics and Heat TransferENGR 310 Environmental Regulatory Compliance for EngineersENGR 313 Environmental Impact Assessment for EngineersENGR 315 Environmental Modeling and SimulationENGR 410 Biomimicry for Environmental EngineersENGR 413 Air Pollution Control EngineeringESCI 303 Hydrology, Wetlands, and Water PolicyESCI 305 Environmental Remediation and ToxicologyMATH 225 Calculus IIMATH 325 Calculus IIIMATH 430 Linear AlgebraMATH 435 Differential EquationsPHYS 201 Physics IPHYS 202 Physics I LabPHYS 203 Physics IIPHYS 204 Physics II LabFor course requirements and a better look into your program, view our full course catalog. Then apply online for free to get started.

BS in Environmental Engineering

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Unity’s online programs are trusted by over 10,000 students across all 50 states.

88% of Unity graduates are employed or earning advanced degrees within 6 months.

Program Overview

Environmental Engineering

This bachelor’s program combines skills-based learning in environmental engineering, pollution remediation, and sustainable systems design with a deep understanding of environmental science, regulatory frameworks, and engineering principles, equipping you with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills to develop solutions that protect public health and drive meaningful environmental progress across industries and communities.

Career Outlook: Environmental Engineers in the U.S.

39 K

Number of jobs in 2025*

6 %

Est. job growth through 2035*

$ 107 K

Median annual salary in 2025*

*Source: O*Net/U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Unity Environmental University cannot guarantee employment. Salary data represents averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience.

CAREER OUTCOMES

What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering?

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Environmental Engineer

Design systems that protect public health by managing pollution and improving water quality.

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Environmental Consultant

Advise businesses and agencies on sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact.

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Wastewater Engineer

Design treatment systems that ensure safe water supply and responsible wastewater disposal.

Remediation Project Manager

Lead contaminated site cleanups to restore soil and water quality and protect ecosystems.

“Unity’s flexibility to its students helped me effectively manage my time day-to-day. I could go to work without having to worry about losing hours because I needed to attend a virtual class or catch a test.”

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Kennedy S.
Unity Alum

As a working professional, Unity’s flexibility to its students helped me effectively manage my time day-to-day. I could go to work without having to worry about losing hours because I needed to attend a virtual class or catch a test. I could do my job, spend time with friends and family, go to the gym, and still have plenty of time in my day to complete the required learning materials and assignments. At no point during my experience at Unity did I feel like I had to reduce my hours at work. I could still have real days off.

What you’ll learn

Engineer Solutions. Build a Sustainable Future.

Water and air quality management, wastewater treatment, and pollution prevention engineering
Solid and hazardous waste management, site remediation, and environmental impact assessment
Renewable energy systems, climate change mitigation, and sustainable urban development
Environmental regulations, engineering ethics, and public health protection standards
Applied engineering design, robotics, and systems modeling for real-world environmental solutions

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Awards and recognition

Proudly Recognized for Excellence

Tuition Rates

We believe a college education should help launch you into a promising future, not weigh you down with debt. Unity’s online bachelor’s programs are $470 per credit, with no term-based fees and free text resources in most courses.

Tuition Locked Through 2030!

While many U.S. colleges raise tuition by 2–4% each year, your tuition rate at Unity stays the same, giving you cost certainty from your first term through graduation.

Military Friendly

Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families receive a reduced tuition rate of $423 per credit. VA education benefits (including the GI Bill®, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, and Active Duty Tuition Assistance) may be applied toward the cost of your degree.

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Learn from Leaders

Learn from Leaders

Ph.D in Environmental Engineering

Brad Striebig
Global Expert in Environmental Engineering

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Brad Striebig
Global Expert in Environmental Engineering

Dr. Striebig is the first Director of Environmental Engineering at Unity Environmental University. Dr Striebig is also a founding member and professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. He has over 25 years of experience in environmental engineering and has served for several years as a Program Evaluator (PEV) for ABET. Dr. Striebig developed the Water program to improve water and health access in Benin in cooperation with Dr. Susan Norwood while at Gonzaga University. Dr. Striebig was also served as Head of the Environmental Technology Group at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory.

Dr. Striebig holds a Ph.D in Environmental Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, a M.S. in Environmental Systems Engineering from Clemson University, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering, also from the Pennsylvania State University. He has published his engineering scholarship in nearly one hundred works in numerous journals and magazines. He is an co-author of several textbooks including the forthcoming Twelfth Edition of Environmental Chemistry (2027), Discovering Engineering Design in the 21st Century: An Activities-Based Approach (2024), Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Design: 2nd Edition. Cengage Publishing (2023), and Engineering Applications in Sustainable Design and Development (2016). His scholarship has been funded by the NSF, DOD, and numerous other state and private organizations. His professional photography work has also been published in books, magazines, and other publications. Dr. Striebig has received several awards, including the 2009 Bosscher Faculty Advisor Award for Outstanding Leadership from Engineers Without Borders-USA.

Dr. Striebig feels fortunate to have been a teacher, and in that role his students have taught him how to approach engineering from a humanistic perspective. He feels incredibly lucky to be able to work each year with dedicated students and faculty in the pursuit of living more sustainable lives.

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Ph.D. in Environmental Science

David Tsetse
Global Expert in Water and Environmental Management in Humanitarian and Development Contexts

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David Tsetse
Global Expert in Water and Environmental Management in Humanitarian and Development Contexts

Dr. David Tsetse is an Adjunct Professor at Unity Environmental University. He received a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Leiden University in the Netherlands, MSc in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, MBA in Engineering Management from the University of Manchester in UK, and a BSc (Hons) in Geology from the University of Ghana. David is a Board Certified Environmental Scientist of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientist. Prior to joining the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality, as Chief of Technical and Logistical Services, David spent over 24 years (with 16 years with United Nations Children Fund) leading and delivering water, and environmental programs in humanitarian and development contexts in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. His area of expertise is systems approach to water and environmental management with a focus on rural areas. David served as an Adjunct Professor at Purdue University Lafayette and Marian University in Indianapolis. He serves as an executive board director for several Non-Governmental Organizations and he is currently a member of the board of visitors for the College of Arts and Sciences, Marian University in Indianapolis. David is the author of the book titled: Environmental Management in Developing Countries: An Opportunity and Problem in Context (OPiC) Approach. David lives in Fishers, IN with his wife, Courage, and sons – Bernard, David, Emmanuel and Joel. He enjoys gardening, exercising, reading and spending time with his family. David is passionate about sharing his experience with students.

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MS in Environmental Engineering, BS in Chemistry

Alexandria Kindrick
Global Expert in Water/Wastewater Projects

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Alexandria Kindrick
Global Expert in Water/Wastewater Projects

Alexandria B. Kindrick, P.E., is a licensed environmental and civil engineer, currently serving as a senior project manager and business development professional in the water/wastewater industry for Tetra Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross and a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Oklahoma State University

With a strong commitment to environmental quality, Alexandria serves on the State of Oklahoma Environmental Quality Board, representing environmental non-profit organizations. She is also actively involved with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), where she serves as the Speaker of the House of Delegates and vice-chair of the Government Affairs Community. Additionally, Alexandria is a graduate of the Water Leadership Institute and has held various leadership roles within the Oklahoma Water Environment Association (WEA), including past president and past delegate.

In her spare time, Alexandria enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryan, and their three children, as well as managing their “zoo” of two dogs and two cats. She also works as a vacation consultant for WDWGetaways and serves as a team manager for the Next Level baseball organization.

Have Questions About the Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering?

Environmental Engineering is a dynamic field focused on designing and implementing sustainable systems to protect human health and the environment.

It encompasses water and air quality management, pollution remediation, waste management, renewable energy, and sustainable urban development, aiming to solve pressing environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions.

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is a dynamic and interdisciplinary program aimed at preparing students to tackle the pressing environmental issues of our time. Rooted in the principles of engineering, environmental science, and sustainability, this program provides a comprehensive education in the design, development, and implementation of systems and solutions that protect and enhance human health and the natural environment.

Students will gain a deep understanding of the complex interplay between human activities and environmental ecosystems, learning to innovate in areas such as water and air quality management, water and wastewater treatment, pollution remediation, solid waste management, renewable energy systems, climate change life cycle analysis, climate change prevention and mitigation, and sustainable urban development.

Our comprehensive 120-credit program can be tailored to fit your schedule and goals! Completion time is flexible, determined by the number of credits you choose to take each term (8 terms/year) and less time with transfer credits. Without transfer credits, you can anticipate the following completion times:

48 credits/year: Fast-track your education in only 2.6 years
30 credits/year: Achieve your degree in 4 years
24 credits/year: Complete in just 5 years

General Education Core: 34 credits

Environmental Professional Core: 11 credits

Elective Courses: 3 credits

Program Core: 72 credits

CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry for Engineers
CHEM 225 Environmental Chemistry for Engineers
CIST 203 Robotics and Automation for Environmental Monitoring
DATA 301 Data Management in Python
DATA 302 Advanced Data Visualization Laboratory
ENGR 101 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
ENGR 301 Fluid Dynamics
ENGR 303 Water and Wastewater Treatment
ENGR 305 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
ENGR 307 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ENGR 310 Environmental Regulatory Compliance for Engineers
ENGR 313 Environmental Impact Assessment for Engineers
ENGR 315 Environmental Modeling and Simulation
ENGR 410 Biomimicry for Environmental Engineers
ENGR 413 Air Pollution Control Engineering
ESCI 303 Hydrology, Wetlands, and Water Policy
ESCI 305 Environmental Remediation and Toxicology
MATH 225 Calculus II
MATH 325 Calculus III
MATH 430 Linear Algebra
MATH 435 Differential Equations
PHYS 201 Physics I
PHYS 202 Physics I Lab
PHYS 203 Physics II
PHYS 204 Physics II Lab

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