Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $104,503 | $96,972 | -7% |
| Cornell University | $99,587 | $105,827 | +6% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $85,723 | $95,477 | +11% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $87,056 | $93,165 | +7% |
| Stony Brook University | $82,757 | $90,975 | +10% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Mechanical Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (17 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $104,503 | $96,972 | — | — |
 Cornell UniversityIthaca | $66,014 | $99,587 | $105,827 | — | — |
 Clarkson UniversityPotsdam | $57,950 | $93,595 | $89,205 | — | — |
 Syracuse UniversitySyracuse | $63,061 | $87,250 | — | — | — |
 Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester | $57,016 | $87,056 | $93,165 | — | — |
 Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy | $61,884 | $85,723 | $95,477 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $92,510 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with mechanical engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Aerospace Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Fuel Cell Engineers
Automotive Engineers
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
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Mechanical Engineering in New York
- Cornell University$99,587
- Clarkson University$93,595
- Syracuse University$87,250
- Rochester Institute of Technology$87,056
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute$85,723
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.