Career prospects

Both public companies and authorities (55%) and private companies (43%) are specifically looking for Master's graduates who have the qualifications acquired during their studies. The remainder (2%) are non-profit organizations. Most of the demand comes from the fields of waste management, urban water management, water protection and ecology, air pollution control/climate protection, transportation, hydraulic engineering and energy supply.

28% of Master's graduates cite public administration, 19% water and waste management, 17% construction and 11% engineering firms as their employer.
The construction industry or construction management opens up a further field of work for Master's graduates compared to Bachelor's graduates.

In addition to the course content of the Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Kassel, the Master's course also offers a specialization in renewable energies such as sun, wind and water. This field of work is definitely relevant to the job market: 22% of the jobs suitable for Bachelor's and Master's graduates can be assigned to the broad field of energy.

75% of Bachelor's graduates in environmental engineering go on to complete the corresponding Master's degree.

One reason for this is the significantly better working conditions, which are quite comparable to those of Master's graduates in civil engineering. For example, the average starting salary of Master's graduates in environmental engineering is €2831 and the salary 1.5 years after starting their career is €3041. Master's graduates are also much more likely to be offered management positions and permanent employment contracts than Bachelor's graduates.