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#1

#1 Best College for Water Resources Engineering in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$75,282
#2

#2 Best College for Water Resources Engineering in the U.S.

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$67,039
#3

#3 Best College for Water Resources Engineering in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,400–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$66,232
#4

#4 Best College for Water Resources Engineering in the U.S.

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

At Oregon State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Oregon State University grants 977 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$65,405
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About Water Resources Engineering

Water Resources Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for collecting, storing, moving, conserving and controlling surface- and groundwater, including water quality control, water cycle management, management of human and industrial water requirements, water delivery, and flood control.

For all the 53 degrees awarded in Water Resources Engineering annually, the majority of them are Postbaccalaureate certificate. Of the 7 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 57% percent identify as women and 43% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Water Resources Engineering, Delaware has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering is $57,200.

Popularity of Water Resources Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Water Resources Engineering majors, some of the most in demand careers include Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Engineers, All Other and Environmental Engineers. Additionally, Water Resources Engineering graduates may find a high salary job, such as Engineers, All Other or Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Water Resources Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Water Resources Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
4 (57%)
Male Students
3 (42%)

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