Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of California-Merced · Merced, CA

CIP 14.14

$47,028Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,007Median earnings 4 years after
$83,194Median earnings 5 years after
$20,619Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at University of California-Merced earn a median of $47,028 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,171 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,911–$95,232). Median debt is $20,619, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
$82,197$20,500
San Diego State University
San Diego
$66,482$16,997
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$59,309$18,068
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$55,589$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering graduates from University of California-Merced make?

The median salary is $47,028 one year after graduation and $83,194 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,619.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.