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

New York, NY. IPEDS 193900, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-york-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $82,183
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $127,201 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (11 colleges, $117,131): +$10,070
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,413

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $127,201 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,017 | $58,451 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,862 | $70,315 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $32,766 | $136,634 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $66,876 | $278,873 | 3.0 years |

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

## Computer Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $194,365 | not reported | $21,590 | 96% |
| Stony Brook University | $128,038 | $22,990 | $18,784 | 76% |
| New York University | $127,201 | $19,000 | $37,050 | 88% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $123,027 | $28,500 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Binghamton University | $117,721 | $23,945 | $21,620 | 82% |
| CUNY City College | $117,131 | not reported | $3,776 | 57% |
| Syracuse University | $110,988 | not reported | $38,793 | 84% |
| University at Buffalo | $109,221 | $22,500 | $20,995 | 75% |
| Clarkson University | $107,790 | $27,000 | $30,305 | 75% |
| Manhattan University | $91,394 | $27,000 | $27,256 | 64% |
| State University of New York at Oswego | $86,865 | $26,174 | $16,236 | 60% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage $160,300 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $163,470 NY, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $166,180 NY, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% 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

## 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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