Environmental Engineering $104,170 median annual wage of environmental engineers*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
100% Discover how environmental engineering at Valparaiso University prepares you to lend your light and create a sustainable future, solving critical challenges for people and our planet. As an environmental engineering student at Valpo, you’ll combine your passion for sustainability with hands-on learning to make a lasting impact. From
of Valpo’s College of Engineering graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation. C A R E E R P AT H S Valpo environmental engineering graduates drive innovation in a variety of industries, applying their skills in cutting-edge technology. They take on impactful roles such as:
designing solutions to improve water and air quality to tackling resource
• Air Quality Engineer
sustainability, you’ll gain the skills to address today’s environmental challenges.
• Environmental Compliance Engineer
Valpo’s interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering with natural
• Environmental Consultant
sciences, creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation. As a first-
• Remediation/Site Cleanup Engineer
year student, you’ll build a foundation through courses in calculus, physics,
• Sustainability Engineer
and fundamentals of engineering, with chemistry, biology, environmental
• Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer
soils, and computer programming integrated throughout the curriculum. Your
• Water Resources Engineer
journey culminates in a senior design project that brings together all you’ve learned to create a brighter future for all. In Valpo’s College of Engineering, you’ll learn from expert faculty in stateof-the-art labs and participate in undergraduate research. Located just 15 miles from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, Valpo also offers unparalleled access to natural laboratories for learning beyond the classroom. With mentorship, community, and a curriculum rooted in realworld application, you’ll join one of the nation’s top engineering programs, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
No matter where their careers lead, Valpo alumni bring innovation and leadership to the forefront of technological advancements. Learn more at valpo.edu/alumni-success.