Create impactful solutions for environmental change
51°µÍø Lyle’s M.S. in Environmental Engineering puts students at the forefront of solving important issues in energy, water and sustainability.
10 Courses
With Industry-Leading Faculty
Jan. 2
Application for Spring
Flexible
Explore our Learning Formats
30 Credit Hours
To Complete Your Master's
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About the Program
Skilled environmental engineers are in high demand to address the world’s most critical environmental challenges. Our research-driven equips students to find innovative solutions for improving the well-being of people and the planet. In our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, students conduct research in labs dedicated to environmental processes engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, environmental biotechnology, soil and water chemistry, and energy and the environment. To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Dr. John Easton.
The following specialties are optional; you may choose one
The 51°µÍø Lyle Difference
Research-driven
State-of-the-art facilities allow students to conduct research in labs dedicated to a variety of environmental focus areas.
Impactful
Students become leaders in construction and engineering design, sustainability, environmental protection, and resource management.
Hands-On
Involves project-based learning and implementing sustainable solutions in urban and rural environments.
"The faculty and fellow students in the environmental engineering department created a welcoming, fun, and supportive environment to learn in while exploring different aspects of the field and preparing for the workforce. I am grateful for my time here and I wouldn’t trade my experience for the world."
Erin
Jobs You Can Land
- Senior Environmental Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Engineering/ Project Manager
- Wastewater/ Process Engineer
- Energy/ Sustainability Engineer
Student Experience
Industry-Leading Faculty
Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners, and sync sessions for online students offer the chance to gain valuable face time with professors.
Research
- Treatment and supply of drinking water
- Biogeochemical redox processes
- Modeling microbial kinetics
- Reactive solute transport in heterogeneous media
- Quantitative geochemistry
- Industrial waste treatment
Flexible Learning
Tailor your experience with our Lyle Anywhere® flexible learning platform, a mixture of in-person or synchronous online classes.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy these additional requirements: a B.S. in environmental engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Tuition and Fees
For a complete graduate cost per semester see Cost of Attendance.
Application Deadlines
The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is January 2, 2025.
Begin Your Journey
Take the next step towards an exciting future by starting your application for our graduate program at 51°µÍø Lyle. Ready to explore other academic opportunities? Discover our range of exceptional programs to find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.