Best Value Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Colleges in New York

CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers the state's most affordable electrical engineering technology program at just $4,783 net cost, while Pace University graduates command the highest salaries at $88,639 annually. This massive earnings gap reflects New York's complex job market, where Wall Street firms, ConEd, and major healthcare systems create distinct career paths for technicians. Public SUNY schools dominate the field with 7 of 11 programs, offering in-state tuition around $8,500. The 11 programs show graduation rates spanning 19% to 71%, suggesting program structure matters as much as cost in this hands-on field.

Programs

$4,783 – $39,723

Net Price Range

$62,182

Avg. Program Earnings

49.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783	$49,323	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
2	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$9,173	$60,358	$8,576	57.1%	73.2%
3	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$63,749	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
4	SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, New York	$13,882	$58,221	$8,578	59.2%	81.7%
5	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$14,488	$55,286	$8,862	52.7%	81.7%
6	Pace University New York, New York	$31,046	$88,639	$51,424	61.4%	82.9%
7	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$69,002	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
8	DeVry College of New York New York, New York	$34,530	$61,702	$17,488	33.3%	26.7%
9	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, New York	$39,723	$53,358	$28,850	39.9%
10	St. John's University-New York Queens, New York	$26,985		$50,110	68.5%	84.7%
11	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001		$8,689	44.1%	94.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $84,000 earnings difference between the highest and lowest-paying programs?

Pace University graduates earn $88,639 compared to $49,323 from CUNY NYC College of Technology, largely due to location and employer networks. Pace's Manhattan location connects students to financial services firms and corporate headquarters that pay premium salaries for technical roles.

How do SUNY schools compare for electrical engineering technology value?

SUNY schools charge similar tuition around $8,500 but show wide variation in outcomes. Farmingdale leads with 57% graduation rates and $60,358 earnings, while Buffalo State offers higher earnings at $63,749 despite lower graduation rates at 36%.

Is the low 19% graduation rate at CUNY NYC College of Technology concerning?

The rate reflects the school's open-access mission serving working students and career changers in Brooklyn. Despite low completion rates, graduates still earn $49,323 annually with minimal debt from the $4,783 net cost.

Does attending a private school justify the higher costs in this field?

Rochester Institute of Technology charges $29,694 but produces graduates earning $69,002 with 71% completion rates. The $40,000 salary premium over most SUNY programs can offset higher debt loads for students completing the program.

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