<p>Hi, I'm majoring in environmental engineering and I have a question for those who are majoring in this major.
How is the job demand for environmental engineering? Can I get a job after college or do you guys recommend going to grad school? Thank you:)</p>
<p>I’m not in EnvE but there should be a strong demand for people with strong knowledge of Hydrology and water management. Since the environment is becoming more and more of a focus around the world, I think the opportunities should be good; but I’d recommend taking environmental eng as a specialization within a civil engineering degree; that will give you better degree. You should check out the [Occupational</a> Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/oco]Occupational”>http://www.bls.gov/oco) engineers section for more info.</p>
<p>According to [U.S</a>. Bureau of Labor Statistics](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov:%5DU.S”>http://www.bls.gov:)</p>
<p>Environmental engineers are expected to have employment growth of 31 percent over the projections decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. More environmental engineers will be needed to help companies comply with environmental regulations and to develop methods of cleaning up environmental hazards. A shift in emphasis toward preventing problems rather than controlling those which already exist, as well as increasing public health concerns resulting from population growth, also are expected to spur demand for environmental engineers. Because of this employment growth, job opportunities should be favorable.</p>
<p>It appears you’re in luck : )</p>
<p>Higher demand does not necessarily translate into higher pay in comparison to other engineering disciplines.</p>
<p>^^
True. But higher demand will often translate into a higher salary than any of the unemployed members of other engineering disciplines.</p>
<p>i just graduated from environmental engineering and yes there are jobs in this area. </p>
<p>Some people are having a tough time finding work but those people were also not looking very hard in thier lower years. </p>
<p>I’m guessing you’re just starting enve so my advice is this. If you work hard and find work in the summers before graduation you’re very likely to get a job. I had 3 offers but i’m now in grad school.</p>
<p>Thank you guys!!! That was helpful!! : )</p>
<p>Seeing the OP’s question was answered, let me ask a related question. Anyone seen any lists that rate the various Environmental Engineering programs/schools?</p>
<p>does anyone know if this is a difficult major?? i’m considering majoring in environmental engineering and about to transfer to another public state university and taking out student loans … but i’m worried whether i’ll be able to go through all the classes and get my degree and start repaying my loans :/</p>