Earnings Distribution
How New York University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $91,660 | $95,084 | +4% |
| Manhattan University | $91,351 | $110,610 | +21% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $88,198 | $97,732 | +11% |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $76,280 | $90,588 | +19% |
| Cornell University | $81,361 | $90,175 | +11% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Civil Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (12 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $91,660 | $95,084 | — | — |
 Manhattan UniversityRiverdale | $50,850 | $91,351 | $110,610 | — | — |
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $88,198 | $97,732 | — | — |
 Cornell UniversityIthaca | $66,014 | $81,361 | $90,175 | — | — |
 Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy | $61,884 | $76,280 | $90,588 | — | — |
 University at BuffaloBuffalo | $10,782 | $67,809 | $87,526 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $79,898 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with civil engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Petroleum Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Civil Engineers
Transportation Engineers
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Engineers, All Other
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Mechatronics Engineers
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 New York University, approximately 19% 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.