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

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
New York University$125,238
Columbia University in the City of New York$124,969$145,125
Cornell University$123,494$124,755
New York Institute of Technology$95,525
Rochester Institute of Technology$95,451
Clarkson University$95,251
National Median$105,380

Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$69,045$124,969
Cornell University
Ithaca
$66,014$123,494
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury
$44,360$95,525
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester
$57,016$95,451
Clarkson University
Potsdam
$57,950$95,251

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.