Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng] Environmental and Ecological Engineering
They can address issues at the local or global level, such as unsafe drinking water, air quality, and industrial sustainability. Projects may focus on improvement of materials cycling, resource recovery, public health, and water and air pollution control.
EEE at Purdue is unique and cutting edge in that it educates students in a systems perspective that includes sustainability and industrial ecology. Rather than only considering conventional waste emission treatment, we train our students to approach problems from an integrated perspective that considers both environmental issues and ecological aspects. Our name Environmental and Ecological Engineering highlights this modern approach of EEE relative to similar programs at peer institutions.
Careers in Environmental and Ecological Engineering
Most businesses, industries, all levels of government and many international organizations hire environmental and ecological engineers. Graduates are prepared to enter a wide-range of employment sectors in environmental and ecological engineering fields including the industrial and construction, government, consulting, municipal and public service, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and education sectors. Common career pathways center around:
Water and Watershed Stewardship: Ensuring that engineered systems and ecological systems interact sustainably.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $33154 | $33154 | $33154 | $33154 |
| Books and supply | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 |
| Other Fees | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 |
| Total Fees | $35944 | $35944 | $35944 | $35944 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1170 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 26 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Requirements:
- Self reported high school grades and official transcripts
- Self reoprted ACT or SAT scores
- Proof of english language proficiency
- Personal Essay and Purdue specific questions
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL IBT: 88 minimum or higher
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum or higher with 6.0 in each section
- Duolingo: minimum 110 or better
- SAT or ACT: minimum of 600 in Evidence Based Reading & Writing in SAT and 26 minimum in English section in ACT