# Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Troy, NY. IPEDS 194824, CIP 15.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute/majors/computer-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $94,722
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $125,531 (U.S. median for this major: $86,828 across 16 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,582 (U.S. median $24,417)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $81,036): +$44,495
- Versus the U.S. median: +$38,703

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $125,531 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 | $24,078 | $100,164 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $26,289 | $109,362 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $28,212 | $117,362 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $36,230 | $150,717 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $42,541 | $176,971 | 1.9 years |

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

## Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $125,531 | $23,582 | $36,228 | 84% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $95,491 | $30,750 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Farmingdale State College | $81,036 | not reported | $10,867 | 53% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $68,548 | not reported | $14,164 | 55% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $65,285 | $12,500 | $5,127 | 22% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $127,910 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, $166,180 NY, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% 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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