Engineering - Environmental Engineering M.E.
Protect the planet and public health through sound engineering practice.
The Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Environmental Engineering builds the practical skills you need to maintain and improve environmental quality and public health, blending current applications with the theoretical foundation behind sound engineering practice. This STEM-designated program prepares you to provide safe drinking water, clean air, and healthy waterways near the heart of New York City.
This program is part of Civil & Environmental Engineering
30
Minimum Credit Hours
Flexible
Online and hybrid education that includes in-person and online coursework
$104K+
2024 Median Salary*
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Manhattan Advantage
Why Study Environmental Engineering at Manhattan University?
At Manhattan University, you will work to provide the public with safe and reliable drinking water, clean air, and healthy waterways. You may also ensure the proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste and manage effective environmental site restoration. Our M.E. program emphasizes current applications alongside the theoretical foundation behind sound engineering practice, preparing you to meet the societal need for maintaining and improving environmental quality and public health. Through funded research, a paid graduate internship program, and close faculty mentorship, you graduate ready to lead in the field.
Curriculum & Courses
Explore coursework that builds advanced skills in water quality, treatment process design, environmental chemistry, and the modeling tools used across modern environmental engineering practice. The M.E. requires a minimum of 30 credit hours, including six required courses, upper-level engineering design courses, and technical electives. For a complete list of curriculum and courses, visit Manhattan University's academic catalog.
- Surface Water Quality Modeling
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
- Environmental Chemistry
- Biological Treatment Wastewaters
- Environmental Advanced Unit Operations
- Experimental Analysis in Environmental Engineering
Why Study in New York City
New York City is one of the most demanding environments in the world for environmental engineering, with aging water infrastructure, ambitious clean-water and clean-air mandates, and a dense network of public agencies and private firms working to protect public health. Studying here puts you within steps of the organizations that define the field, from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to leading consulting firms such as AECOM, Hazen & Sawyer, and CDM Smith. Through the graduate internship program, funded faculty research, and direct industry access, you apply classroom theory to the real water, air, and remediation challenges shaping one of the nation's most complex environmental markets, building the technical confidence and professional network needed to lead.
Learn From Faculty Committed to Your Success
The Civil & Environmental Engineering department faculty are committed to serving you and the greater good through science. You will work side by side in small classes with fewer than 15 students, allowing for thoughtful interaction with peers and professors alike. Faculty mentor students through funded research, industry connections, and the professional development that prepares you to lead in the field.
Potential Careers
Graduates are prepared to protect water, air, and public health across public agencies, consulting firms, and industry, turning advanced engineering training into careers that improve environmental quality and people's lives.
- Water Resources Engineer
- Water/Wastewater Engineer
- Remediation Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Air Quality Engineer
- Environmental Compliance Engineer
About
The School of Engineering
Known as "The University That Built New York," Manhattan University's School of Engineering has shaped the systems, structures, and innovations of New York City for more than a century. Our ABET-accredited programs are recognized for rigorous academics, hands-on laboratory experience, and a Lasallian commitment to using engineering for the good of humanity. Manhattan University is a Top 50-ranked engineering school with 19 alumni elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Located in New York City, the School offers students unmatched access to industry partners, internships, and real-world projects across water, environmental, and infrastructure systems. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentorship, and a strong tradition of service, our graduates are exceptionally well-prepared to lead in today's engineering profession.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Manhattan University is committed to making a high-quality, career-focused graduate education accessible and affordable. Graduate students may qualify for assistantships, scholarships, and federal aid that significantly reduce the overall cost of attendance.
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A Manhattan University education is an investment in your future, and we are dedicated to helping you access the resources that make it possible.
Admissions Information
Start Your Journey in Environmental Engineering
Applying to Manhattan University is designed to be clear and accessible. Review the requirements below to take the next step toward an advanced environmental engineering career.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (or recognized equivalent)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Undergraduate degree normally in the same discipline; applicants from other engineering disciplines may be required to complete prerequisite coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.