U.S. median for this major: $98,697.
College Scorecard field of study; 16 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 8% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $89,472. College Scorecard.
Columbia University in the City of New York Electrical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Electrical Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Columbia University in the City of New York's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,570 | $19,148 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $2,275 | $9,532 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $5,866 | $24,579 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $11,782 | $49,367 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $50,621 | $212,102 | 2.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (80% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Electrical Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($143,332) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $108,699 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Electrical Engineering at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University | $147,241 | $14,750 | $28,690 | 95% |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $143,332 | $12,000 | $21,590 | 96% |
| 3 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | $139,068 | — | $13,269 | 81% |
| 4 | SUNY Maritime College | $107,749 | $25,500 | $22,367 | 64% |
| 5 | New York University | $107,348 | $24,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| 6 | University of Rochester | $105,183 | $18,750 | $29,278 | 85% |
| 7 | Rochester Institute of Technology | $105,068 | $29,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| 8 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $104,596 | $24,625 | $36,228 | 84% |
| 9 | Manhattan University | $100,884 | $22,750 | $27,256 | 64% |
| 10 | New York Institute of Technology | $99,480 | $26,000 | $22,443 | 59% |
| 11 | Binghamton University | $99,397 | $25,654 | $21,620 | 82% |
| 12 | Stony Brook University | $98,573 | $14,500 | $18,784 | 76% |
| 13 | Clarkson University | $97,750 | $26,926 | $30,305 | 75% |
| 14 | CUNY City College | $97,698 | $13,563 | $3,776 | 57% |
| 15 | University at Buffalo | $95,209 | $23,500 | $20,995 | 75% |
| 16 | College of Staten Island CUNY | $92,542 | — | $5,579 | 34% |
| 17 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $81,574 | $26,000 | $14,164 | 55% |
10 more New York colleges offer Electrical Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Electrical Engineering graduates
Electrical engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Computer Hardware Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Columbia University in the City of New York, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Columbia University in the City of New York
- Acceptance rate: 4% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 96% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $102,491
- Full cost breakdown · all 67 majors · overview
Related majors at Columbia University in the City of New York
- Mechanical Engineering$111,491
- Civil Engineering$108,246
- Industrial Engineering—
- Environmental Engineering—
Columbia University in the City of New York Electrical Engineering questions
How much do Columbia University in the City of New York Electrical Engineering graduates earn?
Electrical Engineering graduates of Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median $143,332 four years after graduating and $84,019 one year after. The U.S. median for Electrical Engineering graduates across 257 colleges is $98,697.
How much debt do Columbia University in the City of New York Electrical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates of Columbia University in the City of New York is $12,000, about 8% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is Columbia University in the City of New York a good school for Electrical Engineering in New York?
On pay, Electrical Engineering graduates of Columbia University in the City of New York earn $143,332 four years out, $42,448 above the median for the same major across 17 New York colleges ($100,884) and $44,635 above the U.S. median ($98,697). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Columbia University in the City of New York rank for Electrical Engineering in New York?
Of 17 New York colleges reporting Electrical Engineering graduate earnings, Columbia University in the City of New York ranks 2nd. The highest is Cornell University at $147,241.
What jobs do Electrical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is electrical engineer, with a median wage of $128,340 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area and $120,630 nationally. Others include architectural and engineering managers and computer hardware engineers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Columbia University in the City of New York Electrical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/majors/electrical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).