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Environmental Engineering at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,697/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,100 openings/yr)

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 47 Environmental Health Engineering programs

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	$663K	$647K	$580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.8x	8.6x	7.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,254

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Vermont's Environmental Engineering program produces graduates earning $63,697/yr — within striking distance of the $63,650 national average for this field.

A 8.6x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 12% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Environmental Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,500 in median debt clears quickly against $63,697 in annual earnings.

A #33 ranking among 47 Environmental Engineering programs places University of Vermont in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $63,697 to $71,254 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 does a 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Environmental Engineering at University of Vermont?

At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Environmental Engineering is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Environmental Engineering at University of Vermont?

The 50% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →