Cheapest Architectural Sciences and Technology Colleges in New York

CUNY City College delivers New York's most affordable Architectural Sciences and Technology education at just $3,486 net cost, making it nearly 16 times cheaper than The New School's $55,359 price tag. This massive cost spread reflects the state's mix of accessible public options and expensive private institutions. With New York's construction boom creating steady demand for architectural technologists in firms across Manhattan's skyscrapers and Brooklyn's residential developments, students can enter this field without crushing debt through strategic school selection.

Programs

$3,486 – $55,359

Net Price Range

$43,966

Avg. Program Earnings

64.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Architectural Sciences and Technology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY City College New York, New York	$3,486	$7,340	54.7%	66.6%
2	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
3	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387	$8,710	48.0%	83.2%
4	New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, New York	$20,709	$44,360	56.0%	75.7%
5	Cornell University Ithaca, New York	$32,337	$66,014	95.1%	7.5%
6	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, New York	$33,139	$61,884	83.2%	64.5%
7	Syracuse University Syracuse, New York	$41,026	$63,061	81.4%	51.8%
8	Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, New York	$50,647	$59,683	72.7%	50.5%
9	The New School New York, New York	$55,359	$56,386	71.2%	57.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public CUNY schools like City College ($3,486) and NYC College of Technology ($4,783) offer dramatically lower costs than private institutions. The most expensive option, The New School at $55,359, costs nearly 12 times more than the cheapest public alternative.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable options?

CUNY City College achieves a solid 54.70% graduation rate despite its low $3,486 cost. However, CUNY NYC College of Technology struggles with just a 19.40% graduation rate, suggesting affordability alone doesn't guarantee academic success.

Do the cheapest programs prepare students for New York's job market?

CUNY NYC College of Technology graduates earn $42,235 annually with manageable $14,692 debt loads. This positions them well for entry-level roles in New York's architecture and construction sectors, where firms need skilled technologists for both residential and commercial projects.

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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.