16 Best Private PhD Environmental Engineering Universities in the USA

Compare 54 programs at 16 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 54 Universities 16 Scholarships 0

16 universities · ranked best first

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York · Private University · Est. 1824

US #11 QS World #350 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,228/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $102,051
Students: 5,714

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1865

US #29 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,931/yr
Admission rate: 26%
Earnings (10yr): $105,584
Students: 5,898

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1870

US #36 QS World #701 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,346/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $108,772
Students: 4,222

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1701

US #89 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,777/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $100,533
Students: 6,758

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1876

US #93 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $87,555
Students: 5,693

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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1900

US #151 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,944/yr
Admission rate: 12%
Earnings (10yr): $114,862
Students: 7,304

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Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1873

US #208 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,846/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $91,565
Students: 7,208

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Rice University

Houston, Texas · Private University · Est. 1891

US #297 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,370/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,718
Students: 4,776

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1940

US #302 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,425/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $82,592
Students: 2,833

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University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1878

US #322 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,232/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $71,030
Students: 2,438

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1861

US #413 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,111/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $143,372
Students: 4,535

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Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York · Private University · Est. 1896

US #509 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,305/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $89,696
Students: 2,196

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California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California · Private University · Est. 1891

US #634 Admissions open

Net price: $16,075/yr
Admission rate: 3%
Earnings (10yr): $128,566
Students: 987

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Graduates of Environmental Engineering programmes report a median $54,035 two years after finishing, across 50 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $23,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private PhD Environmental Engineering universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University, Lehigh University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private PhD Environmental Engineering universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private PhD Environmental Engineering universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private PhD Environmental Engineering universities in the USA

This page lists private PhD Environmental Engineering universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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