by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 30 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia University highly for engineering, coming in at #34 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 34 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in New York | 5 of 47 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 of 128 |
Here is each degree level granted in engineering at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 302 |
| Master’s | 1,316 |
| Doctoral | 84 |
| Professional Certificate | 105 |
The engineering area of study at Columbia University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 388 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 285 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 265 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 242 |
| Civil Engineering | 158 |
| Chemical Engineering | 157 |
| Industrial Engineering | 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 87 |
| Computer Engineering | 61 |
| Engineering Physics | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 302 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University report a median salary of $123,069 a year. This is higher than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, engineering graduates take on a median debt of $16,153 in student loans. This is below $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 56% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 33 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Columbia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 1,316 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 84 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 105 |
