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Program at a Glance

Type
Online Master’s
College
Engineering and Computer Science

Costs
$327.32
Per Credit Hour

16
Week
Terms
30
Credit
Hours

Costs
$1,151.72
Per Credit Hour

16
Weeks
Terms
30
Credit
Hours
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US News World Report Most Innovative University


Develop solutions to help solve the world’s environmental issues.

The world is changing at a rapid rate, and the environmental implications of today’s decisions could affect generations to come. That’s where environmental engineers step in. With an environmental engineering degree online from UCF you will learn efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health and water and air pollution control, all through a fully flexible, 100% online program.

UCF Online offers two environmental engineering degree options, including the MS and the MSVE Both programs cover a rigorous examination of pollution control, pollution prevention and the correction of pollution effects on natural and man-made environments. Each program is targeted toward students with different undergraduate degree levels, with the Environmental Engineering (MS) requiring students to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any science or math field, while the Environmental Engineering (MSVE) is for students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

With notable faculty specializing in areas of study including drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, atmospheric pollution control and modeling and storm water management, an online environmental engineering degree from UCF Online will prepare you for a career to help build a better world for tomorrow.

Environmental Engineer in the field

Highlights

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Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Graduate Engineering Programs.
No GRE
No GRE Required.

Application Deadlines

Fall

July 1


Spring

December 1

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Application
Deadlines

Fall

July 1


Spring

December 1

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Course Requirements

In order to earn your MS or MSVE in Environmental Engineering, you’ll need to complete 30 credit hours of graduate course work.

Number of Core Classes

Students in the Environmental Engineering, MS or MSVE will complete a total of 30 credit hours toward their master’s degree — 12 credit hours toward required courses, 12 credits toward electives, and 6 credits toward either a thesis or non-thesis option.

Courses You’ll Take Include

Explore the theory and design of physical and chemical operations and processes in environmental engineering using latest technologies.

Commence in a critical examination of theories, methods, unit operations of management, reduction, treatment and disposal of industrial wastes.

Water Treatment

Explore potable water regulations and standards as well as chemical reactors, oxidation, disinfection, disinfection by-products and ultraviolet irradiation.


Skills You’ll Gain

  • Maintain technical knowledge in critical areas of environmental engineering.
  • How to form and maintain partnerships with industry, government agencies and professional organizations.
  • Develop awareness of the changing environmental needs of society and the global environment.
Explore the full course list within the program brochure.


Career Opportunities

This program will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field. The skills gained from this program combined with your professional experience will enable you to grow within your field. Some positions that may be available to you upon graduation include:

6,742

Annual Job Openings

$134K/yr

Median Salary for the Environmental Engineering field nationwide

Source: Emsi Burning Glass – economicmodeling.com

Job Titles

  • Engineering Managers
  • Environmental Health and Safety Managers
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Fire Protection Engineers
  • Directors of Engineering

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Why UCF Online?

With over 25 years of experience in online teaching and learning, UCF Online offers students an innovative approach to education. Our degrees are accessible, convenient, and designed with working professionals in mind so you can receive a quality education on your terms.

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