Employment
Students on fellowship support must obtain the permission of the Dean before accepting remunerative employment.
Students who study at Columbia Engineering on temporary visas should fully understand the regulations concerning possible employment under those visas. Before making plans for employment in the United States, international students should consult with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) located at 524 Riverside Drive, Suite 200; 212-854-3587 or visit their website.
On-Campus Employment
The Graduate Career Placement Center maintains an extensive listing of student employment opportunities. Many resources are available to Columbia Engineers and Scientists in their job search and career exploration. For more information, visit: career.engineering.columbia.edu.
Off-Campus Employment in New York City
One of the nation’s largest urban areas, the city offers a wide variety of opportunities for part-time work. Many students gain significant experience in fields related to their research and study while they meet a portion of their educational expenses.
Gainful Employment Disclosures
Programs: Engineer of Mines and Metallurgical Engineer
These programs are designed to be completed in 32 weeks. These programs will cost $71,998 if completed within the normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of the posting but may have changed. Fewer than 10 students completed this program within the normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following states/territories do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Marianas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions, please read further on collegescorecard.ed.gov. For the specific Columbia Gainful Employment Disclosures, please review them both on the University Policies website.