Environmental vs Civil engineering

hi, right now I am an undergrad studying environmental science. I’m in my second year and I have decided to pursue environmental engineering bcs it’s better suited to my career goals. I have a slight problem though:

I live in an island that only has 2 institutions that offer engineering degrees. Option A is more prestigious than the other(more global recognition), but doesn’t offer environmental engineering so I would have to go into civil engineering and then specialize in what I’d like.

Option B is less prestigious but offers a bachelors in environmental engineering.

Both are ABET accredited.

I have heard a lot of opinions but most say to go into civil and then specialize since that will make me more “versatile” in the work force.

On the other hand if I go for option B there’s a big chance that I could graduate a bit earlier than if I went with option A (bcs of all the chemistry courses I’ve already taken) which is something that matters to me since I’m already 2 years into college.

What should I do? What should I consider? Research more about?

Posted Apr 4, 2023, 2:47 PM UTC · edited

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