Cheapest Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Colleges in New York

New York's environmental engineering programs show dramatic cost differences, with CUNY City College charging just $3,486 net price while Syracuse reaches $41,026. The state's water infrastructure challenges and climate resilience initiatives create strong demand for environmental engineers across agencies like NYC DEP and the Hudson River Park Trust. Columbia leads with a 95% graduation rate, though its 3.95% acceptance rate makes it highly selective. Public options dominate the affordable end, with SUNY ESF offering specialized forestry connections at $18,730.

Programs

$3,486 – $41,026

Net Price Range

$53,688

Avg. Program Earnings

76.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY City College New York, New York	$3,486	$7,340	54.7%	66.6%
2	University at Albany Albany, New York	$18,486	$10,408	63.9%	67.9%
3	SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, New York	$18,730	$9,206	69.9%	69.5%
4	Columbia University in the City of New York New York, New York	$20,148	$69,045	95.0%	4.0%
5	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$20,470	$10,782	73.4%	67.7%
6	Clarkson University Potsdam, New York	$31,955	$57,950	73.6%	78.4%
7	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$32,337	$66,014	95.1%	7.5%
8	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$33,139	$61,884	83.2%	64.5%
9	Syracuse University Syracuse, New York	$41,026	$63,061	81.4%	51.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY City College so affordable for environmental engineering?

City College charges only $3,486 net price, making it the cheapest option by over $14,000 compared to the next lowest program. As part of the CUNY system, it benefits from heavy state subsidies and serves a large population of students eligible for need-based aid.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private programs?

Private schools dominate the top graduation rates, with Columbia at 95% and Cornell at 95.1%. Public options show more variation, ranging from City College's 54.7% to Buffalo's 73.4%, though SUNY ESF reaches 69.9%.

Does location within New York affect earning potential after graduation?

Clarkson University graduates in rural Potsdam earn the highest at $56,157, while Cornell graduates average $51,273 despite the Ivy League name. Buffalo graduates earn $52,107, suggesting that program quality and industry connections matter more than urban proximity.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.