Cheapest Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Colleges in New York

New York's mechanical engineering technology programs show striking cost differences, with CUNY New York City College of Technology charging just $4,783 net compared to Vaughn College's $39,723. The state's manufacturing sector, including aerospace companies like Grumman and automotive suppliers, creates strong demand for these technicians. SUNY Polytechnic graduates earn $59,711 annually despite the program's $13,882 net cost, while Rochester Institute of Technology leads earnings at $67,587 but costs significantly more at $29,694.

Programs

$4,783 – $39,723

Net Price Range

$54,598

Avg. Program Earnings

47.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
2	Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, New York	$9,173	$8,576	57.1%	73.2%
3	SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, New York	$13,882	$8,578	59.2%	81.7%
4	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
5	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, New York	$14,488	$8,862	52.7%	81.7%
6	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001	$8,689	44.1%	94.9%
7	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, New York	$17,387	$8,710	48.0%	83.2%
8	Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York	$29,694	$57,016	70.8%	67.2%
9	Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, New York	$39,723	$28,850	39.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the huge price gap between New York's cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public SUNY schools charge around $8,500 in tuition while private institutions like Vaughn College charge $28,850. The $34,940 difference between CUNY NYC College of Technology and Vaughn College reflects this public-private divide, though both serve the same regional job market.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Rochester Institute of Technology achieves a 70.8% graduation rate at its higher price point, while more affordable options vary widely. Farmingdale State College graduates 57.1% of students at just $9,173 net cost, but CUNY NYC College of Technology graduates only 19.4% despite being the cheapest option.

Does spending more guarantee higher earnings in mechanical engineering technology?

Not necessarily. SUNY Polytechnic graduates earn $59,711 at a net cost of $13,882, while Farmingdale State graduates earn $54,463 for just $9,173. Rochester Institute leads at $67,587 but costs $29,694, making the return on investment less clear-cut.

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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.