The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, New York · Private, nonprofit · 842 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 10 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $24,920 | -$10,826 | falls short | $17,250 | n/a |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $139,068 | +$103,322 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $100,191 | +$64,445 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $108,466 | +$72,720 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.