Environmental Engineering (M.S.)
Illinois Tech’s Master of Science in Environmental Engineering program builds a strong foundation in multiple areas of environment engineering through coursework and research specialization. Areas of specialization include: air pollution engineering (indoor and/or outdoor), building energy systems, energy/environment/economics (E3), environmental chemistry, environmental resource management, hazardous waste engineering, and water and wastewater engineering.
Program Overview
Students will build a strong foundation in multiple areas of environment engineering through coursework and specialization in one research area.
Career Opportunities
Our Master of Science in Environmental Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Senior environmental engineer
- Environmental health and safety director
- Water project engineer
The Master of Science in Environmental Engineering utilizes a mixed-media curriculum, providing students with the opportunity to gain experience in a combination of environmental engineering fields before selecting a specialization in one research area.
Students with a variety of academic backgrounds are eligible to apply for the program, including those with undergraduate degrees in non-engineering disciplines. However, students from non-engineering disciplines may be required to take deficiency courses in their first year of study or prior to acceptance into the program.