Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering  MEng

Master of Engineering in Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

With the UW–Madison fully online Master of Engineering named option in Environmental Engineering, you obtain a broad and deep understanding of environmental challenges and sustainable engineering solutions. You will develop the knowledge and skills to be a leader in your field.

  • Our program is completely online so you can complete your degree from anywhere in the world
  • Benefit from a curriculum designed with input from professional engineers and employers
  • Work closely with world-class faculty based at a highly respected institution, recognized by top employers around the world

Education that works for you

The UW–Madison fully online Master of Engineering named option in Environmental Engineering provides the technical and professional skills that employers demand.

Program type

Master’s degree

Graduate education in a specific area of expertise

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Degree awarded

Master of Engineering in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Commitment

2–3 years

Tuition

$1,100 per credit, with an automatic $100 per-credit Wisconsin Resident Scholarship.

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

Supports F-1 Visa

Application deadlines

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: June 15, 2026

Spring 2027

  • Deadline: November 15, 2026

Summer 2027

  • Deadline: March 15, 2027
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A huge reason [for choosing this program] was because it’s an ME degree and not an MS. [This program] focuses so much on the practical aspect of environmental engineering and how you apply it to the real world. I’m able to apply it right now to my job, which is huge because I’m a practicing consulting engineer and that’s what I care about.

Christine Hengel-Prom
Christine Hengel-Prom

I loved the subjects and courses made available through the program. For anyone pursuing growth as an environmental engineer, and especially in water resources, this program was perfect. Getting to take courses that focused on relevant engineering fundamentals, and then to take courses that applied these fundamentals to industry-specific problems, provided a great context for students, whether new to the industry or having been there for a while.

Stephen Anderson
Stephen Anderson

UW–Madison has a reputation as a great engineering school, and I liked that the online classes are taught live, so there is plenty of interaction with professors and students. This program allowed me to get the education I needed to advance in my career while also working full-time. It really improved my confidence in my abilities and knowledge.

Lauren Lake
Lauren Lande

Being able to work and earn experience while completing a Master’s is invaluable. The flexibility has allowed me to take classes each semester as my schedule allows and attend classes synchronously or asynchronously. I feel as though I have been able to learn so much about Environmental Engineering in a short amount of time and have seen that gained knowledge continue to pay dividends in my professional life.

Rahim Ansari
Rahim Ansari

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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited institution, however a bachelor’s degree in other STEM fields, will be considered*
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree*
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

* The admissions committee may consider an applicant that does not meet these requirements. Supporting factors include a strong academic record, a successful career track, and references. All applicants who do not have a bachelor of science degree in engineering are advised to determine whether this program meets requirements for professional engineering licensure in the state where they live. See the National Society of Professional Engineers website for contact information for state licensing boards.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

 

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng

$100,100

Estimated market salary. Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Job titles

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Remediation Engineer
  • Environmental Project Engineer
  • Environmental Manager
  • Staff Environmental Engineer

Top industries

  • Architectural, engineering, and related services
  • Management, scientific, and technical consulting services
  • Government, excluding education and hospitals
  • Remediation and other wast management services

Top employers

  • WSP Global
  • Ramboll
  • Jacobs Engineering Group
  • Boeing
  • AECOM
  • Ryder
  • Stantec
  • CDM Smith
  • Barr Engineering Co.
  • Moffatt & Nichol

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What you’ll learn

The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng program equips you to tackle critical environmental challenges. Gain expertise in water and wastewater treatment processes, energy principles and waste management, along with the fundamentals of hydraulics, to design sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Hydraulics
  • Energy principles
  • Waste management
  • Environmental remediation
  • Water treatment processes
  • Wastewater treatment and resource recovery

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