Engineering (Associate's Degree) at CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Median Earnings (1yr)

$30,518

50th percentile

60th percentile in New York

Est. Median Debt

$10,841

Est. from national median (20 programs)

Where CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all engineering associates's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 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
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College	$30,518	$50,064	+64%
Northern Virginia Community College	$16,790	$72,365	+331%
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey	$27,813	$69,699	+151%
Tidewater Community College	$68,555	$68,780	+0%
Austin Community College District	$43,183	$59,797	+38%

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Engineering associates's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York	$5,170	$30,518	$50,064	$10,841*	—
Tidewater Community CollegeNorfolk	$5,714	$68,555	$68,780	$12,250*	0.18
Austin Community College DistrictAustin	$2,550	$43,183	$59,797	$15,375*	0.36
UCNJ Union College of Union County New JerseyCranford	$5,280	$27,813	$69,699	$8,508*	0.31
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAnnandale	$5,703	$16,790	$72,365	$9,500*	0.57
National Median	—	$30,518	—	$10,841*	0.36

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with engineering graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Engineers, All Other

All engineers not listed separately.

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Photonics Engineers

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

Robotics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Nanosystems Engineers

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.

Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

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 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, approximately 57% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.