Environmental Engineering at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$62,915/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (23,100 openings/yr)
ROI
14.4x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Environmental Engineering graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $660K | $644K | $578K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.8x | 14.4x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.3x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 73% | 66% | 48% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 55 | 54 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,399
3.9 months of Year 1 earnings
About University of Georgia
Admission to University of Georgia is competitive, with 37% of applicants accepted, serving a student body of 31,310 in Athens, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Georgia →Top Career Paths
Architectural and engineering managers
$167,740/yr
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
$109,660/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Environmental Engineering at University of Georgia?
This program scores 54/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Environmental Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Environmental Engineering careers?
With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $578,311 in decade earnings vs $660,078 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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