Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programs in New York

Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

12Programs reporting earnings

$88,996Median year-4 earnings

$21,905Median federal debt

10Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New York

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York · Debt not reported$108,466 2Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · Debt not reported$108,246 3Manhattan UniversityRiverdale · $27,000 federal debt$95,877 4New York UniversityNew York · $21,905 federal debt$94,867 5Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook · $17,250 federal debt$92,908 6Cornell UniversityIthaca · $12,750 federal debt$91,242 7Syracuse UniversitySyracuse · $27,000 federal debt$88,996 8CUNY City CollegeNew York · $17,500 federal debt$87,957 9Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy · $26,979 federal debt$86,794 10University at BuffaloBuffalo · $22,913 federal debt$84,868

CAREER CONTEXT IN NY

What related occupations pay in New York

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $175,710
Middle 50% wage range: $149,070–$215,140
State employment: 8,250
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $128,500–$274,870

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $106,240
Middle 50% wage range: $80,970–$152,210
State employment: 3,240
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $61,140–$213,570

17-2051Civil Engineers

State median wage: $103,760
Middle 50% wage range: $84,740–$135,920
State employment: 17,500
Projected growth: +6.4%
Annual openings: 22,700

10th–90th percentile: $77,290–$169,050

17-2199Engineers, All Other

State median wage: $117,600
Middle 50% wage range: $94,400–$154,310
State employment: 5,760
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 8,800

10th–90th percentile: $73,410–$192,900

17-2081Environmental Engineers

State median wage: $101,270
Middle 50% wage range: $79,390–$127,820
State employment: 3,170
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 2,300

10th–90th percentile: $67,370–$157,490

17-2151Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

State median wage: $82,200
Middle 50% wage range: $69,880–$122,350
State employment: 50
Projected growth: +3.8%
Annual openings: 300

10th–90th percentile: $69,880–$154,330

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art	New York	$108,466	Not available
2	Columbia University in the City of New York	New York	$108,246	Not available
3	Manhattan University	Riverdale	$95,877	$27,000
4	New York University	New York	$94,867	$21,905
5	Stony Brook University	Stony Brook	$92,908	$17,250
6	Cornell University	Ithaca	$91,242	$12,750
7	Syracuse University	Syracuse	$88,996	$27,000
8	CUNY City College	New York	$87,957	$17,500
9	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy	$86,794	$26,979
10	University at Buffalo	Buffalo	$84,868	$22,913
11	Clarkson University	Potsdam	$82,387	$27,000
12	SUNY Polytechnic Institute	Utica	$75,078	$19,146

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Civil Engineering in New York

What do Civil Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in New York?

Across 12 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $88,996 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $21,905 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.