Engineering at Alfred University
Alfred, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Alfred University graduates in engineering earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Alfred University Compares for Engineering
All 19 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $115,206 | $104,830 | #3 | $49,741 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $112,019 | $98,644 | #6 | $75,253 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $105,080 | $121,638 | #1 | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $104,007 | $91,589 | #12 | $77,421 |
| 5 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $103,272 | $93,971 | #10 | $74,204 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $102,134 | $103,871 | #4 | $73,153 |
| 7 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $99,691 | $87,497 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $97,144 | $103,667 | #5 | $78,734 |
| 9 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #8 | $71,549 |
| 10 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #9 | $71,549 |
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| 16 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $87,331 | $93,690 | #11 | $74,668 |
| 17 | Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | $81,872 | $82,354 | #16 | — |
| 18 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $79,609 | $83,938 | #15 | $67,007 |
| 19 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $71,845 | $68,382 | #19 | — |
Other Majors at Alfred University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $83,641 | $71,644 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $79,452 | $63,747 | #313 of 318 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,629 | $36,059 | #732 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,570 | $22,618 | #227 of 660 |
| Marketing | $55,339 | — | #455 of 516 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,250 | — | #759 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,612 | — | #257 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,445 | $26,433 | #676 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,877 | $22,912 | #283 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alfred University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $71,845 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alfred University rank for engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Alfred University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Alfred University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for engineering ($93,989).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.