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Montana Tech's Department of Environmental Engineering features a broad, student-focused curriculum that includes pollution prevention, sustainability, water and air quality, waste water treatment, and land and soil restoration. Montana Tech is one of the only environmental engineering degree programs to offer air quality engineering courses at the undergraduate level. In addition, the Department offers an M.S. in Environmental Engineering. 

11:1 Faculty to Student Ratio
$82K Top Starting Salary
Multitude of Internships Available
Environmental Engineering, B.S.

Montana Tech is one of the only environmental engineering degree programs to offer air quality engineering courses at the undergraduate level.

Environmental Engineering, M.S.

This rapidly growing interdisciplinary field allows students to pursue their area of environmental interest.

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See why Environmental Engineering students choose Montana Tech.
Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment

The Environmental Engineering Department contributes to the Center for Environmental Remediation and Assessment at Montana Tech. This center undertakes development of environmentally acceptable technologies and climate resilient remediation and restoration processes which provide an opportunity for permanent and sustainable site clean-up and restoration; land, water and waste reuse; and increased community value.

2023 Senior Design Team Focuses on Rural Water Treatment
A senior design team at Montana Tech, comprised of Grace Mulholland, Jesskika Harman, Colter Ore, and Bridget Lee share their innovative plan for wastewater treatment that is innovative and cost-effective for rural communities with limited budgets and staff, particularly those in desert regions that are at higher drought risk.
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Faculty

Connect with our faculty and explore their research interests and areas of expertise.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.

Design Team

Montana Tech has multiple design teams that take part in international and local competition.

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Mentors

Need someone to talk to about Environmental Engineering? Contact one of our alumni.

Alumni Board

We are currently recruiting members to our Advisory Board.

Advisory Board

Meet the industry professionals who advise our programs.

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Dr. Kumar Ganesan
Professor and Department Head
406-496-4239
kganesan@mtech.edu