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Engineering, General at College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,898/yr (-29% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Medium (27,900 openings/yr)

ROI 25.4x earnings multiple (12.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 47 Engineering, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$785K	$760K	$668K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	26.2x	25.4x	22.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.7x	12.3x	10.8x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	63%	47%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,960

Out-of-state: $61,760 (12.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$20,460

32% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$80,915

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

College of Staten Island CUNY's Engineering, General graduates start at $48,898/yr, trailing the $69,222 national average by 29%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 25.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #13 out of 47 programs, College of Staten Island CUNY's Engineering, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $48,898 to $80,915 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About College of Staten Island CUNY

with a mid-sized student body of 9,387 in Staten Island, NY. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $20,460 over four years — 32% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Staten Island CUNY's Engineering, General program score?

This program scores 64/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Engineering, General graduates.

How vulnerable is Engineering, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Engineering, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Engineering, General earnings lower at College of Staten Island CUNY?

Lower starting pay at College of Staten Island CUNY may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →