Civil Engineering
Master's degree · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Troy, NY
$76,280Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,708Median earnings 3 years after
$100,133Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
17Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $76,280 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).
Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York | $91,660 | — |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $91,351 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $88,198 | $32,685 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $81,361 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $67,809 | — |
Other programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Computer ScienceMaster's degree
$125,338 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$104,943 - Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$94,722 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$90,498 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,386 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$85,723 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$85,172 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$83,412 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$80,196 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$78,263 - Nuclear EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,014 - Applied MathematicsMaster's degree
$76,974 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,787 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,427 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,833 - Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,213 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,790 - Materials EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,927 - PhysicsBachelor's degree
$60,348 - ArchitectureBachelor's degree
$54,334
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make?
The median salary is $76,280 one year after graduation and $100,133 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.