ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AT NJIT
NJIT Makes the World Greener
NJIT’s master's in environmental engineering gives students the skills, experience and confidence to drive sustainable innovation. From pollution prevention to ecosystem restoration, students build the tools to protect the planet. Here, don’t just study solutions, you make them real.
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Top U.S. Engineering School
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NJIT Makes the Systems That Heal the World
Environmental engineers don’t just solve problems, they protect lives. At NJIT, our campus gives you the leadership edge and technical foundation to transform water systems, improve public health, and strengthen infrastructure. Designed for working professionals and emerging engineers, our program positions you to lead change where it matters most.
Top-Ranked for Environmental Engineering
NJIT is ranked among the nation’s top engineering schools by U.S. News & World Report. Learn from faculty experts in water treatment, pollution control, and sustainable infrastructure. You’ll graduate ready to lead in-demand roles in environmental innovation.
Shape Solutions Through Real-World Learning
At NJIT, education happens by doing. Through experience in modern labs, work on real-world projects that impact communities, and build solutions that matter, locally and globally. Whether you’re improving water supplies or designing greener cities, you’ll learn by doing and graduate ready to lead.
More Labs. More Ways to
Make an Impact.
At NJIT, learning means doing. From your first day, you’ll work hands-on in labs equipped with the tools and technology used by today’s engineers. You’ll put ideas into action, solve real-world challenges and take part in competitions like the Student Steel Bridge Contest while building the experience that sets you apart.
Explore NJIT’s Civil Engineering Teaching Labs
Hydraulics Lab
Hands-on experiments and modeling prepare students to solve real-world fluid and hydraulic challenges.
Geotechnical Teaching Lab
Students use advanced tools to analyze soil behavior and conduct geotechnical research.
Strength of Materials Lab
Students study stress and deformation to solve structural problems with precision.
High-Performance Concrete Lab
Innovative testing and materials research drive advancements in concrete performance.
Computer Lab
24/7 access to industry software supports design, simulation and environmental work.
Environmental Teaching Lab
Students explore pollution, water treatment and waste management through applied research.
Advance What People And Places Depend On
Our master’s in environmental engineering prepares you safeguard communities and design sustainable systems that last. Whether you’re combating climate change, building smarter infrastructure, or driving sustainable development, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence.
2,600+ Industry Connections to Make
NJIT opens doors to careers in water resources, sustainability, consulting and beyond. Many students secure roles—like environmental consultant or remediation specialist—before they even graduate, thanks to our career-driven approach.
Make a Schedule That Works for You
Designed with your schedule in mind, NJIT’s master’s in environmental engineering offers evening, on-campus classes just one night per week. Choose specialized electives that align with your career goals and make progress without putting life on hold.
Small Classes. Personalized Learning
NJIT offers personalized faculty and hands-on learning experiences that translate directly to the field. You’ll gain the practical knowledge and confidence to lead sustainable solutions in environmental solutions.
Bridge Program for Non-Engineer Majors
No prior degree in environmental or civil engineering? No problem. NJIT’s bridge program offers a clear path for biology, chemistry, or environmental science majors to enter the program with conditional admission and focused preparation.
Shape the Future, Starting Here
At NJIT, you’ll gain the skills, experience and confidence to solve urgent environmental challenges, from improving water systems to protecting air quality and designing more sustainable cities. With our M.S. in Environmental Engineering, you won’t just keep up with the future. You’ll shape it.