Best Value Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Colleges in New York

New York's mechanical engineering technology programs show a $35,000 gap between the lowest and highest net costs, yet earnings potential reaches $67,587 at top-performing schools. CUNY New York City College of Technology delivers the state's most affordable option at just $4,783 net cost, while Rochester Institute of Technology commands $29,694 but produces the highest graduate earnings. The state's manufacturing sector, from aerospace companies in Long Island to advanced materials firms upstate, creates strong demand for skilled technicians who can bridge engineering theory with hands-on application.

Programs

$4,783 – $39,723

Net Price Range

$54,598

Avg. Program Earnings

47.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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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	$31,423	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
2	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$9,173	$54,463	$8,576	57.1%	73.2%
3	SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, New York	$13,882	$59,711	$8,578	59.2%	81.7%
4	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$58,522	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
5	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$14,488	$56,302	$8,862	52.7%	81.7%
6	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001	$47,260	$8,689	44.1%	94.9%
7	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$67,587	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
8	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, New York	$39,723	$61,516	$28,850	39.9%
9	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387		$8,710	48.0%	83.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between New York's cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public institutions like CUNY NYC College of Technology charge $4,783 net cost compared to private Rochester Institute of Technology's $29,694. However, RIT graduates earn $67,587 annually versus $31,423 at CUNY, creating different value propositions for students.

How do graduation rates vary across New York's mechanical engineering technology programs?

Graduation rates span from 19.40% at CUNY NYC College of Technology to 70.80% at Rochester Institute of Technology. Mid-tier public options like SUNY Polytechnic Institute achieve 59.20% graduation rates at $13,882 net cost, offering a balance between affordability and completion success.

Where do mechanical engineering technology graduates find the best earning potential in New York?

Rochester Institute of Technology leads with $67,587 average earnings, followed by Vaughn College at $61,516 and SUNY Polytechnic at $59,711. The state's aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries concentrated in regions like Rochester and Long Island drive these higher salary outcomes.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.