# Rochester Institute of Technology: Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Rochester, NY. IPEDS 195003, CIP 15.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/majors/civil-engineering-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,273
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,553 (U.S. median for this major: $75,356 across 14 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $28,000)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,197

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,553 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 | $24,680 | $116,243 | 2.4 years |
| 30-48k | $24,820 | $116,902 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $28,874 | $135,997 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $34,510 | $162,542 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $44,970 | $211,809 | 4.3 years |

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

## Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $83,553 | $28,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $74,297 | $22,934 | $14,164 | 55% |

## 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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