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Environmental Health Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,679/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (50% exposed)

Job Market Medium (23,100 openings/yr)

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 47 Environmental Health Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Environmental Health Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$726K	$704K	$621K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.3x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.6x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	48%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,112

Out-of-state: $126,712 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,092

4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,375

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,698

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $57,679/yr, roughly in line with the $63,650 national median for Environmental Health Engineering. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 12.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Environmental Health Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $57,679 far exceeding the $25,375 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #20 ranking among 47 Environmental Health Engineering programs places Missouri University of Science and Technology in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 33% earnings increase from $57,679 to $76,698 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,467 in Rolla, MO.

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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 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Environmental Health Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

At 61/100, Missouri University of Science and Technology's Environmental Health Engineering program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Environmental Health Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

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 →