Cheapest Engineering Technologies/Technicians Colleges in New York

College of Staten Island CUNY stands out among New York's engineering technology programs with a net price of just $5,115, making it nearly four times cheaper than the private New York Institute of Technology at $20,709. SUNY Delhi graduates command the highest starting salaries at $66,941, reflecting strong demand from New York's aerospace, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. The state's five programs show dramatic cost variations, with public options averaging under $18,000 while private tuition reaches $44,360.

Programs

$5,115 – $20,709

Net Price Range

$57,231

Avg. Program Earnings

45.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, New York	$5,115	$7,490	32.8%
2	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$9,173	$8,576	57.1%	73.2%
3	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387	$8,710	48.0%	83.2%
4	SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, New York	$17,393	$8,769	31.9%	87.2%
5	New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, New York	$20,709	$44,360	56.0%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,594 gap between the cheapest and most expensive public programs?

College of Staten Island CUNY costs $5,115 while SUNY Morrisville runs $17,393, largely due to different campus costs and housing expenses. Staten Island benefits from commuter-friendly pricing, while upstate SUNY schools factor in residential life costs.

How do graduation rates compare across these engineering technology programs?

Farmingdale State leads with a 57.1% graduation rate, followed closely by New York Institute of Technology at 56%. However, College of Staten Island and SUNY Morrisville both struggle with rates around 32%, despite their different price points.

Does higher program cost correlate with better earnings outcomes?

SUNY Delhi produces the highest-earning graduates at $66,941 despite moderate costs, while Farmingdale graduates earn $47,520 at lower program expenses. The most expensive option, New York Institute of Technology, lacks available salary data for comparison.

More Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Rankings

Best Value Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other in New York Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Under $20,000 in New York

All Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other Programs Best Colleges in New York Best Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other in New York

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