Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

at Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $69,301/yr starting out — that's 131% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $164,647 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$84,517/yr

Starting Salary

$69,301

Finish Rate

83.6%

Household Income

$84,517/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $38,793/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $45,724/yr)

4 Years Total

$338,068

Typical Debt

$26,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$9,475

What You'd Really Pay

$164,647

That's about $296/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$693,010

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$164,647

Pays for Itself In

4.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+131%

Ahead After 10 Years

$528,363

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost34.3/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost17.5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.5/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.