U.S. median for this major: $81,659.
College Scorecard field of study; 27 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 13% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,572.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $88,140. College Scorecard.
Cornell University Environmental 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.
Environmental Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Cornell University'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 | $1,776 | $7,282 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $4,070 | $16,687 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $6,796 | $27,864 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $14,311 | $58,675 | under 1 year |
| $110k+ | $49,992 | $204,967 | 3.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (87% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Environmental Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($103,016) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $68,383 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.
Environmental Engineering at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Environmental 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 | $103,016 | $13,102 | $28,690 | 95% |
| 2 | CUNY City College | $87,804 | — | $3,776 | 57% |
| 3 | Clarkson University | $77,891 | $27,000 | $30,305 | 75% |
| 4 | University at Buffalo | $75,263 | $27,000 | $20,995 | 75% |
7 more New York colleges offer Environmental Engineering but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Environmental Engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Environmental Engineers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.4% 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 Cornell University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Cornell University
- Acceptance rate: 9% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 95% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $104,043
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at Cornell University
- Civil Engineering$91,242
- Mechanical Engineering$112,212
- Electrical Engineering$147,241
- Engineering$128,207
- Environmental Science / Conservation$68,088
Cornell University Environmental Engineering questions
How much do Cornell University Environmental Engineering graduates earn?
Environmental Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn a median $103,016 four years after graduating and $69,558 one year after. The U.S. median for Environmental Engineering graduates across 46 colleges is $81,659.
How much debt do Cornell University Environmental Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Environmental Engineering graduates of Cornell University is $13,102, about 13% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,572.
Is Cornell University a good school for Environmental Engineering in New York?
On pay, Environmental Engineering graduates of Cornell University earn $103,016 four years out, $20,168 above the median for the same major across 4 New York colleges ($82,848) and $21,357 above the U.S. median ($81,659). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Cornell University rank for Environmental Engineering in New York?
Of 4 New York colleges reporting Environmental Engineering graduate earnings, Cornell University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Environmental Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $166,530 in the Ithaca, NY area and $171,270 nationally. Others include environmental engineers and health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors.
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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: “Cornell University Environmental Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/cornell-university/majors/environmental-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).