Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering at CUNY City College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 40th percentile of all environmental/environmental health engineering bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $62,945 | $70,568 | $21,941* | — |
| Cornell University | $69,558 | $76,992 | $13,102* | 0.19 |
| Clarkson University | $67,308 | $69,695 | $27,000* | 0.40 |
| University at Buffalo | $57,098 | $67,282 | $27,000* | 0.47 |
| Syracuse University | $49,297 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $64,675 | — | $23,000* | 0.36 |
Other Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $69,558 | $13,102 |
| Clarkson University Potsdam | $57,950 | $67,308 | $27,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $57,098 | $27,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $49,297 | — |
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 City College, approximately 60% 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 20 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.