Compare 6 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. programs in New York. Average earnings: $68,851.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering tells a different story. Across 6 programs, earnings range from $49,297 to $79,269—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering program leads with graduates earning $79,269, well above the $68,851 average. Cornell follows at $76,992, but the real story is CUNY City College at $70,568—proving that program outcomes don't always match institutional prestige expectations.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY City College graduates borrow $11,990 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, delivering strong value alongside solid outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $79,269 | 14 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $76,992 | 25 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $70,568 | 16 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Good |
| #4 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $69,695 | 21 | $26,000 | Excellent | $36,890 | Challenging |
| #5 | University At BuffaloPublic | $67,282 | 31 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #6 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $49,297 | 17 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,841 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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