Environmental Engineering Master's Program
Program Details
Degree
Master of EngineeringAvailable
On campusPrepare to solve the most daunting challenges facing our environment today and in the future with an in-demand degree.
As organizations public and private strive to create a more sustainable world, there is a great need for specialized engineers who can help repair environmental damage and prevent future degradation. In Stevens’ environmental engineering master’s program, you’ll gain experience addressing problems like recovering resources from waste and designing processes to restore air, soil and water quality in contaminated sites. Graduates of our program are highly sought-after by government offices, consulting firms, law firms and utility companies.
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The Stevens Advantage
Stevens’ location right across the river from New York City gives students a unique view of how urban development impacts the environment, particularly inland and coastal waterways. On campus, you’ll have access to world-class research centers developing advanced innovations in environmental engineering, including the Coastal Engineering Research Group, Earth Observation and Hydrometeorology Laboratory, and Marine Hydrodynamic and Hydrokinetic Laboratory.
More Advantages to our Program
Part-time or full-time enrollment
Thesis and non-thesis options
All courses available in the evening
Online courses available
Concentrations
Environmental Control Processes
Groundwater and Soil Pollution Control
Environmental Management
Areas of Focus
Inland and Coastal Environmental Hydrodynamics
Air Pollution Control
Water Resources
Environmental Sustainability
We welcome applicants who are committed to alleviating and preventing environmental problems. You can apply to the program with an undergraduate degree in environmental, civil, chemical or mechanical engineering, or in physics or biology. You must also have at least two years of calculus and one year of chemistry. Other degree-holders will be considered but may need to take additional prerequisites. Contact Graduate Admissions for more details.
Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
Official college transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
A competitive GRE or GMAT score*
*GRE/GMAT is not required for part-time students.
For information about fellowships and assistantships, contact Graduate Admissions. Contact >
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The materials science master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Public and Private Treatment Facilities
Government Offices
Utility Companies
Consulting Firms
Law Firms
Insurance Companies
Our graduates have been hired at: CH2M Hill, Mott MacDonald, Boswell Engineer, Langan Engineering, CDM (Camp Dresser & McKee), Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority
A Tech Forward Education
I was in a research group, which offered me an invaluable opportunity to not only learn from the books, but also learn from the practices. Through conducting research, I have enhanced my experimental ability and critical thinking.
Han Cao
Environmental Engineering Graduate
The faculty are nice people who always patiently listened to me, helped me in resolving problems. It was really a pleasure and honor working with my advisors.
Han Cao
Environmental Engineering Graduate
I was in a research group, which offered me an invaluable opportunity to not only learn from the books, but also learn from the practices. Through conducting research, I have enhanced my experimental ability and critical thinking.
Han Cao
Environmental Engineering Graduate
The faculty are nice people who always patiently listened to me, helped me in resolving problems. It was really a pleasure and honor working with my advisors.
Han Cao
Environmental Engineering Graduate
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