Compare 46 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $78,313. Top programs: $103,016+.
With top graduates earning $103K, 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 $24K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 46 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, Cornell University's program delivers $103K in median earnings—but the more telling finding is who ranks second. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a public university admitting 31% of applicants, produces graduates earning $102.7K—virtually identical to Cornell's output. The field average sits at $78.3K, meaning both schools beat it by more than $24K.
For families weighing the full cost, CUNY City College stands apart: combined student and parent debt totals just $29,450, with a family payment burden of 6.7%—an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating. Cornell's student-only burden is 2.4%, also 'Excellent,' but family debt climbs to $52K. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $103,016 | 27 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Good |
| #2 | $102,702 | 29 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #3 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $90,143 | 18 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Good |
| #4 | $88,417 | 38 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Good | |
| #5 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $87,804 | 26 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Excellent |
| #6 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $87,699 | 14 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Good |
| #7 | Colorado School Of MinesPublic | $87,278 | 31 | $23,000 | Excellent | $53,505 | Manageable |
| #8 | $86,926 | 31 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Good | |
| #9 | $85,808 | 34 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #10 | $84,973 | 30 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #11 | $84,300 | 24 | $17,500 | Excellent | $18,275 | Good | |
| #12 | $83,293 | 33 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $83,233 | 17 | $18,922 | Excellent | $26,150 | Good | |
| #14 | $83,007 | 22 | $16,144 | Excellent | $18,376 | Good | |
| #15 | $82,020 | 66 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $82,005 | 32 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $81,818 | 52 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $81,714 | 26 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Manageable |
| #19 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $81,604 | 25 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #20 | $80,855 | 27 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $80,775 | 33 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Good | |
| #22 | $80,650 | 24 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #23 | University Of FloridaPublic | $80,635 | 46 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #24 | $80,129 | 35 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Good | |
| #25 | $78,955 | 30 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Good |
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