波特兰州立大学

Our environmental engineering program prepares you to change the world for the better. You will study energy systems, water distribution systems, and infrastructure that support sustainability. You will learn practices that create a healthier and longer lasting world, such as mitigation and clean-up strategies for drinking water and wastewater.

Courses are in chemistry, mathematics, statistics, environmental science, physics, geology, and biology. Our environmental engineering program's curriculum is similar to the civil engineering program.

We Offer:

Foundational environmental engineering courses in the main areas of the field. You will learn about water resources, air quality, environmental chemistry, and containment transport.
Access to internships in the Portland metro. Get real-world experience in paid positions to help you get a job after graduation.
Connections to local organizations and municipalities.
A degree tailored to your interests. In your senior year you will select from a variety of elective courses.
Faculty advisers who support student success. We have specialized elective courses with small class sizes.
Scholarships and grants for students majoring in environmental engineering.
An involved alumni network made up of leaders in the Oregon engineering community.
Student groups that engage in networking, career support, leadership, and team building.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING?

Graduates of Portland State University’s environmental engineering program are analytical and critical thinkers. They learn skills to create solutions to problems that are sustainable and innovative. Environmental engineers make fast and lasting impacts on our communities.

PSU environmental engineering graduates can:

• Design new stream channels and ecosystems to support improved fish and wildlife habitat.
• Predict the quantity of water available for human use.
• Improve the quality of surface water, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, and groundwater systems.
• Design new methods to clean up human pollution caused by industrial activity.
• Develop methods to improve air quality after contamination by industrial and transportation sources.

Graduates of the program go on to pursue specialized or advanced degrees. They also earn their professional engineering licenses.