# New York University: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 193900, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-york-university/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,628
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,867 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,905 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (12 colleges, $90,119): +$4,748
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,770

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,867 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,977 | $70,794 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,017 | $58,451 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,862 | $70,315 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $32,766 | $136,634 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $66,876 | $278,873 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | $108,466 | not reported | $13,269 | 81% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $108,246 | not reported | $21,590 | 96% |
| Manhattan University | $95,877 | $27,000 | $27,256 | 64% |
| New York University | $94,867 | $21,905 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Stony Brook University | $92,908 | $17,250 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Cornell University | $91,242 | $12,750 | $28,690 | 95% |
| Syracuse University | $88,996 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| CUNY City College | $87,957 | $17,500 | $3,776 | 57% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $86,794 | $26,979 | $36,228 | 84% |
| University at Buffalo | $84,868 | $22,913 | $20,995 | 75% |
| Clarkson University | $82,387 | $27,000 | $30,305 | 75% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $75,078 | $19,146 | $14,164 | 55% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $107,330 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $103,760 NY, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $183,890 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $175,710 NY, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $107,910 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $101,270 NY, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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