Overview

The Environmental Engineering program of Northwestern University is accredited by ABET, the program's four-year curriculum provides students with a sound foundation in environmental engineering principals, and the opportunity to integrate other key areas into their coursework, including basic science, social science, humanities, and public policy.

Career paths

Graduates of environmental engineering have many career opportunities available to them in the public and private sectors. Recent graduates hold positions as engineering designers, business analysts, and staff engineers of regulatory agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency. Many of our graduates continue their education in prestigious schools of engineering, law, medicine, public health, and management.