Environmental Engineer
Design systems that protect public health by managing pollution and improving water quality.
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CAREER OUTCOMES
What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering?
Environmental Consultant
Advise businesses and agencies on sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact.
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.
View Full Testimonial“I love how Unity focuses on the environment and takes a more holistic approach to learning.”
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
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.
NO SURPRISES. NO UNNECESSARY FEES.
Transparent, Predictable Pricing
See why 98% of Unity students don’t need private loans.
Affordable, Transparent Tuition
With no hidden fees!
Flexible Payment Options
Plans that fit your budget.
Locked-In Tuition
7 years with no tuition increase.
Earn While You Learn
Work full-time while studying.
Personalized Financial Plan
Know your cost before you start.
Low Textbook Costs
Free materials in most courses.
Learn from Leaders
Learn from Leaders
More InfoPh.D in Environmental Engineering
Learn from LeadersMore InfoPh.D. in Environmental Science
Learn from LeadersRead More About Professor KindrickMS in Environmental Engineering, BS in Chemistry
FAQ
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: 35 credits
Environmental Professional Core: 13 credits
Elective Courses: 3 credits
Program Core: 69 credits
- BIOL 103 Biology: Foundations of Life
- CHEM 101 Chemistry I
- CHEM 102 Chemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM 103 Chemistry II
- CHEM 104 Chemistry II Laboratory
- CIST 101 Introduction to Coding for Environmental Applications
- DATA 301 Data Management in Python
- DATA 302 Data Visualization Laboratory (1 cr.)
- ENGR 101 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- ENGR 301 Fluid Dynamics
- ENGR 302 Environmental Engineering Chemistry
- ENGR 304 Environmental Remediation and Toxicology
- ENGR 305 Hydrology
- ENGR 307 Thermodynamics
- ENGR 310 Environmental Regulatory Compliance for Engineers
- ENGR 313 Environmental Impact Assessment for Engineers
- ENGR 402 Environmental Fate and Transport
- ENGR 404 Material and Energy Balances
- ENGR 406 Water and Wastewater Treatment
- ENGR 407 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- ENGR 413 Air Pollution Control Engineering
- ENGR 491 Engineering Capstone 1: Goals, Objectives, and Standards
- ENGR 492 Engineering Capstone 2: Problem Constraints and Solutions
- ESCI 401 Environmental Field Techniques Laboratory
- MATH 201 Statistics for Environmental Professionals
- MATH 215 Calculus
- MATH 225 Calculus II
- MATH 325 Calculus III
- MATH 330 Linear Algebra
- MATH 335 Differential Equations
- MGMT 403 Global Supply Chain Operations: Greening Your Business
- PHYS 202 Physics I Lab
- PHYS 205 Physics for Engineers
