# University at Buffalo: Environmental Engineering (bachelor's)

Buffalo, NY. IPEDS 196088, CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-at-buffalo/majors/environmental-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,098
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,263 (U.S. median for this major: $81,659 across 46 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,572)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (4 colleges, $82,848): -$7,585
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,396

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,263 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 | $14,668 | $62,192 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,585 | $70,320 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $21,262 | $90,151 | 2.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,117 | $102,256 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,079 | $119,055 | 2.9 years |

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

## Environmental Engineering at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $103,016 | $13,102 | $28,690 | 95% |
| CUNY City College | $87,804 | not reported | $3,776 | 57% |
| Clarkson University | $77,891 | $27,000 | $30,305 | 75% |
| University at Buffalo | $75,263 | $27,000 | $20,995 | 75% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $164,120 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $175,710 NY, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $95,740 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $101,270 NY, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (SOC 17-2111): median wage $119,080 Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, $101,300 NY, $115,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.4% 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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