Compare 12 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. programs in the South. Average earnings: $64,652.
With top graduates earning $76,708, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Texas Tech University's Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering program leads with graduates earning $76,708, well above the $64,652 average across 12 Southern programs. Georgia Tech follows at $71,742, while University of Delaware reaches $70,735—demonstrating that specialized engineering outcomes vary significantly even within the same region.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, Florida International University leads with a 10.5% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $76,708 | 25 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #2 | $71,742 | 34 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of DelawarePublic | $70,735 | 23 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $68,182 | 27 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Challenging |
| #5 | University Of FloridaPublic | $67,371 | 45 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #6 | $67,251 | 33 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $64,541 | 23 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Good | |
| #8 | $63,980 | 26 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $61,701 | 19 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $57,318 | 30 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $53,358 | 28 | $18,190 | Good | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #12 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $52,941 | 28 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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