Best engineering colleges in New York

Engineering bachelor graduates in New York earn a weighted average salary of $85,745 3 years after graduation. This places New York graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, engineering graduates earn 45% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our engineering rankings cover 24 of the 31 programs available in New York, accounting for 91% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in New York | #1 in Engineering nationally

CUNY City College

New York, New York

Economic score 0.48

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Cost $3,434

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,899

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

The best-value engineering school is CUNY City College, a member of New York’s public university system. At large, CUNY City College’s 5th most popular undergraduate major is mechanical engineering. 

City College is home to the reputable The Grove School of Engineering, which offers several academically rigorous programs in engineering. Incoming students can choose among engineering majors like biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, and several others.  

Admitted applicants to The Grove School of Engineering will need to have a strong high school academic profile. A high school average of 85% or higher, including an average of 80% on select math and science courses, is a prerequisite for admission.  

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#2 in New York | #65 in Engineering nationally

SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, New York

Economic score 1.39

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Cost $21,096

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $101,881

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in New York | #102 in Engineering nationally

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

Economic score 1.65

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Cost $29,651

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $103,987

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 96%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in New York | #105 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 1.67

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Cost $18,358

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,742

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in New York | #115 in Engineering nationally

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York

Economic score 1.74

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Cost $17,232

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $83,657

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in New York | #123 in Engineering nationally

Columbia University

New York, New York

Economic score 1.79

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Cost $23,497

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $93,404

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 94%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in New York | #171 in Engineering nationally

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York

Economic score 2.10

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Cost $20,437

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,433

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in New York | #184 in Engineering nationally

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Economic score 2.17

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Cost $21,594

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,852

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in New York | #222 in Engineering nationally

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Economic score 2.51

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Cost $19,592

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,283

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in New York | #225 in Engineering nationally

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

Economic score 2.53

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Cost $30,902

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,993

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in New York | #241 in Engineering nationally

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York

Economic score 2.70

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Cost $28,590

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,963

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 72%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in New York | #244 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 2.74

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Cost $28,776

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $91,191

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in New York | #248 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 2.78

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Cost $34,399

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $88,970

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in New York | #254 in Engineering nationally

Webb Institute

Glen Cove, New York

Economic score 2.91

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Cost $15,750

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,908

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 79%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in New York | #256 in Engineering nationally

New York University

New York, New York

Economic score 2.94

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Cost $32,462

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,105

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in New York | #274 in Engineering nationally

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York

Economic score 3.23

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Cost $31,114

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $81,135

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in New York | #288 in Engineering nationally

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Economic score 3.38

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Cost $36,889

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,167

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in New York | #297 in Engineering nationally

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York

Economic score 3.61

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Cost $34,152

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,950

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in New York | #301 in Engineering nationally
Economic score 3.71

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Cost $12,949

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,631

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in New York | #327 in Engineering nationally

Union College

Schenectady, New York

Economic score 4.83

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Cost $35,375

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $75,705

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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