The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, New York · Private, nonprofit
Of 4 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 10 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,749 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,904 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,457 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,682 |
| $110k and up | $25,870 |
| All families (average) | $13,269 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 14 programs could be assessed 29% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $24,920 | -$10,826 | falls short | $17,250 | insufficient data | 62 |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $139,068 | +$103,322 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 31 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $100,191 | +$64,445 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 23 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $108,466 | +$72,720 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 18 |
| Electrical Engineering | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 21 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 16 |
| Civil Engineering | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 6 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 4 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($35,746/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.