GROUNDED IN INNOVATION,
sustainability.
Discover how environmental engineering at Valparaiso University prepares you to lend your light and create a sustainable future, solving critical challenges for people and our planet.
As an environmental engineering student at Valpo, you’ll combine your passion for sustainability with hands-on learning to make a lasting impact. From designing solutions to improve water and air quality to tackling resource sustainability, you’ll gain the skills to address today’s environmental challenges. Valpo’s interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering with natural sciences, creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation. As a first-year student, you’ll build a foundation through courses in calculus, physics, and fundamentals of engineering, with chemistry, biology, environmental soils, and computer programming integrated throughout the curriculum. Your journey culminates in a senior design project that brings together all you’ve learned to create a brighter future for all.
In Valpo’s College of Engineering, you’ll learn from expert faculty in state-of-the-art labs and participate in undergraduate research. Located just 15 miles from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes National Park, Valpo also offers unparalleled access to natural laboratories for learning beyond the classroom. With mentorship, community, and a curriculum rooted in real-world application, you’ll join one of the nation’s top engineering programs, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Visit valpo.edu/alumni-success to learn more.
$100,000
MEAN ANNUAL WAGE THOSE WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DEGREE*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023 report.
100% OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING GRADUATES EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION
ALUMNI SUCCESS
Graduates of Valpo’s environmental engineering program radiate sustainability across the globe and transform the world in a number of ways. A shining example is Daniel Ownes ’ 23 who works as an industrial wastewater engineer, improving environmental outcomes through innovative water solutions. Daniel joins many of our bright Beacons who have gone on to shine their light at top organizations like:
EXPERT MENTORSHIP
At Valpo, your professors are more than educators — they are mentors invested in your growth. With small class sizes, you’ll work closely with faculty who bring real-world expertise in areas like water quality, environmental soils, and resource sustainability. From guiding you through innovative projects to preparing you for internships and career opportunities, your mentors provide personalized support every step of the way, ensuring you graduate ready to lead and inspire in this essential field.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Valpo, your education goes beyond the classroom. Hands-on learning is at the core of the environmental engineering program, with access to cutting-edge labs and proximity to unique ecological sites. You’ll work on meaningful projects that combine theory with practice. Picture yourself designing sustainable solutions to real-world environmental issues, collaborating with peers and faculty on undergraduate research, and exploring ecosystems at the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
For more information on financial aid, visit valpo.edu/financialaid.
“During my undergraduate studies in environmental engineering at Valpo, I gained hands-on experience tackling real-world environmental challenges. Through coursework and research, I developed practical skills in AutoCAD design and data analysis to support sustainable solutions for water and hazardous waste management. These experiences deepened my passion for creating innovative, ecofriendly approaches to protect and enhance natural systems.”
JIBREEL HOSKINS ’24
Be a Beacon
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
Interested in learning more about our other successful environmental engineering graduates?
Read Daniel’s inspiring story at bit.ly/danielowens.
Take the next step on your path to illuminating the world by visiting valpo.edu/environmental-engineering-major, or scan the QR code.
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu
email: undergraduate.admission@valpo.edu
