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Environmental engineers combine biological, chemical, and engineering concepts to enhance and maintain the environment, safeguarding ecosystems, human health, and improving life quality through ecological means. This field emphasizes designing water and wastewater treatment systems, protecting public health, addressing both conventional and new contaminants in water, soil, and air, incorporating ecology into design, promoting green manufacturing, and implementing sustainable practices. They are key to tackling 21st-century issues such as providing sustainable food, water, and energy; envisioning a world free from pollution and waste; developing efficient, healthy, and adaptable urban areas; encouraging informed choices and behaviors; and mitigating and adjusting to climate change effects.
Environmental engineers are experts with extensive scientific and technical expertise, adept at problem-solving and design, and skilled in collaboration. Their efforts directly influence public and environmental health, playing a vital role in decision-making and strategic planning.
NDSU's Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering program, based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, started enrolling students in fall 2020. Graduates are in high demand nationwide with attractive salaries, applying their abilities across various professional sectors locally and globally. They will undoubtedly leverage their education to advance personally and contribute positively to society. Besides the B.S. in Environmental Engineering, the department provides a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering; Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering; and engages in interdisciplinary graduate programs, including a Ph.D. in Materials and Nanotechnology, M.S. and Ph.D. in Natural Resources Management, M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Conservation Sciences, a Ph.D. in Transportation and Logistics, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.