CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York

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    Payback

    - $2,969

    EarningsPlus

    0.66

    Economic score

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    Economic value

    Net cost $4,120
    Earnings $45,868
    EarningsPlus - $2,969
    Payback Under a year
    Economic score 0.66

    CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public regional college located in Brooklyn, New York. City Tech is very inclusive in their admissions.

    Return on educational investment at City Tech is in the top 5% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $45,868 10 years after enrolling, 96th in New York, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, City Tech bachelor students earn 6% less than the national average.

    CUNY New York City College of Technology major rankings

    CUNY New York City College of Technology’s median net annual cost of $4,120 and average years to graduate of 3.3 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.

    The top 6 programs at City Tech sorted by number of graduates - Computer Systems Analysis, Hospitality Mgmt., Design & Applied Arts, Computer Engr. Tech, Registered Nursing, Mechanical Engr. Tech - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".

    Cost assumptions

    Annual net cost

    $4,120

    Average years to graduate

    3.3

    Computer Systems Analysis

    Conferrals 311
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $54,817
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus - $2,472
    Economic score 0.46

    Hospitality Mgmt.

    Conferrals 166
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $37,254
    Payback 1 year
    EarningsPlus - $8,294
    Economic score 1.25

    Design & Applied Arts

    Conferrals 126
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $32,390
    Payback 1.6 years
    EarningsPlus - $9,341
    Economic score 2.07

    Computer Engr. Tech

    Conferrals 108
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $55,058
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus - $8,254
    Economic score 0.5

    Registered Nursing

    Conferrals 105
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $96,572
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus + $12,237
    Economic score 0.16
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    Mechanical Engr. Tech

    Conferrals 97
    Rank -

    When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.

    Earnings $43,848
    Payback Under a year
    EarningsPlus - $20,130
    Economic score 1
    Earnings $77,056
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus - $1,260
    Earnings $72,375
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus + $3,695
    Earnings $71,771
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus - $70
    Earnings $64,091
    Payback Under 6 months
    EarningsPlus + $2,371
    Earnings $50,317
    Payback Under a year
    EarningsPlus + $7,214
    Earnings $51,020
    Payback Under a year
    EarningsPlus - $3,270
    Earnings $41,337
    Payback Under a year
    EarningsPlus + $3,408
    Earnings $31,693
    Payback 1.7 years
    EarningsPlus + $3,970
    Earnings $33,993
    Payback 1.3 years
    EarningsPlus - $26,027
    Earnings $31,042
    Payback 1.9 years
    EarningsPlus - $12,701

    Graduation rates

    The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 3.3 years. 28% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at City Tech is 38% lower than the state average, and 20% below the average for all regional colleges in the country.

    Graduation performance
    28% Total
    17%
    9%
    3%
    4 years
    6 years
    8 years
    State average 67%
    National average 60%
    Students graduated

    At City Tech, Pell Grant recipients represent 49% of the measured graduating class, 14% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at City Tech graduates within 5 years.

    Pell graduation performance

    We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.

    Percentage of Pell students 49%
    Pell graduation rate 29%

    Economic mobility

    CUNY New York City College of Technology’s economic mobility score of 46.72 is calculated by adjusting the 0.59 economic score of lower-income students by the 49% pell grant recipients within the student body. City Tech’s EMS of 46.72 ranks in the top 5% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.

    Economic Mobility

    To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).

    Top 5%

    Net cost $4,120
    Earnings $45,868
    EarningsPlus + $6,875
    Payback Under a year
    Economic score 0.59
    Economic Mobility 46.72

    CUNY New York City College of Technology tuition

    The average Title IV recipient at CUNY New York City College of Technology pays $4,120 a year, $4,564 less than the $8,684 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.

    List price
    In state
    Tuition and fees $7,320
    Books $1,364
    Room and board N/A
    Other expenses N/A
    TOTAL $8,684
    Out of state
    Tuition and fees $15,270
    Books $1,364
    Room and board N/A
    Other expenses N/A
    TOTAL $16,634

    Average net price

    The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.

    $0 - $30,000
    $2,908
    $30,001 - $48,000
    $4,588
    $48,001 - $75,000
    $8,412
    $75,001 - $110,000
    $10,385
    $110,000+
    $12,748

    Median net price $4,120

    Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At City Tech, 85% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.

    This leaves a total of $4,120 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 2% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,051. This is 52% less than the national average.

    Average grant size

    Federal grants

    $4,637

    Pell grants

    $4,756

    State grants

    $3,429

    Institutional grants

    $1,449

    Online

    CUNY New York City College of Technology offers 2 online bachelor programs, both of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.

    Online programs

    2

    Percentage of programs online

    6%

    Bachelor level
    Online programs offered EarningsPlus Online/Hybrid
    Online programs offered Health Administrative Services EarningsPlus + $7,214 Online/Hybrid Online

    Admissions

    CUNY New York City College of Technology's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 82% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 18,992 applicants, of which 15,668 were admitted and 2,590 enrolled. City Tech has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.

    Rolling admissions Yes
    Application fee Fee required
    Selectivity

    Rejected

    3,324

    Admitted

    15,668

    Enrolled

    2,590

    Rejected
    18%
    Admitted
    82%
    Enrolled
    17%

    Very inclusive

    Admission percentage:

    82%

    Standardized Testing Not considered

    CUNY New York City College of Technology does not consider standardized testing in their admissions process.

    Campus life

    Total enrollment 14,615
    Campus location City: Large
    Athletic conference City University of New York Athletic Conference
    Athletic division III
    Nickname Beavers
    CUNY New York City College of Technology is a large college in an urban setting. In total, 14,615 students live on campus. 14% of students come from out of state and 1% are international, compared to the national average of 32% and 4%, respectively.
    Student body

    Full time

    79%

    83%

    Female

    46%

    59%

    First time

    66%

    59%

    In-state

    86%

    68%

    1st generation

    51%

    35%

    City Tech
    National average
    Non-first-time students represent 34% of the student body, 7% below the national average of 41%. Note that a high percentage of non-first-time students can skew earnings data, as these students have spent more time in the workforce. Below is a demographic breakdown of City Tech's student body by race and ethnicity.
    Campus diversity

    White

    10%

    52%

    Black

    27%

    14%

    Hispanic

    34%

    15%

    Asian

    21%

    5%

    American Indian

    N/A

    1.6%

    Pacific Islander

    N/A

    0.3%

    Other

    7%

    12%

    City Tech
    National average