Best Engineering Programs in New York (2026)
Engineering programs in New York range from research-focused public flagships to applied-engineering programs at smaller schools. The list below is ranked by engineering program strength, ABET accreditation, graduate earnings, and net price.
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#1
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY
Net Price
$32,137/yr
Median Earnings
$92,494
Grad Rate
73%
Engineering Share
53.5%
#2
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY
Net Price
$12,999/yr
Median Earnings
$76,895
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
58.4%
#3
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Net Price
$33,934/yr
Median Earnings
$113,531
Grad Rate
95%
Engineering Share
14.8%
#4
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
Net Price
$15,370/yr
Median Earnings
$109,430
Grad Rate
96%
Engineering Share
12.1%
#5
Manhattan University
Riverdale, NY
Net Price
$25,074/yr
Median Earnings
$92,904
Grad Rate
66%
Engineering Share
26.0%
#6
New York University
New York, NY
Net Price
$35,737/yr
Median Earnings
$90,957
Grad Rate
88%
Engineering Share
3.4%
#7
Fordham University
Bronx, NY
Net Price
$42,760/yr
Median Earnings
$92,809
Grad Rate
81%
Engineering Share
0.4%
#8
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
Net Price
$30,647/yr
Median Earnings
$76,540
Grad Rate
67%
Engineering Share
5.3%
#9
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY
Net Price
$22,613/yr
Median Earnings
$77,833
Grad Rate
59%
Engineering Share
10.3%
#10
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
Net Price
$33,233/yr
Median Earnings
$70,258
Grad Rate
74%
Engineering Share
0.6%
#11
CUNY City College
New York, NY
Net Price
$1,557/yr
Median Earnings
$69,594
Grad Rate
53%
Engineering Share
10.2%
#12
Alfred University
Alfred, NY
Net Price
$22,325/yr
Median Earnings
$57,978
Grad Rate
51%
Engineering Share
18.2%
#13
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY
Net Price
$37,598/yr
Median Earnings
$72,038
Grad Rate
41%
Engineering Share
6.2%
#14
College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY
Net Price
$3,153/yr
Median Earnings
$59,992
Grad Rate
35%
Engineering Share
3.9%
#15
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
Net Price
$2,818/yr
Median Earnings
$57,019
Grad Rate
20%
Engineering Share
0.1%
Why a Engineering degree?
Engineering bachelor's degrees consistently top the federal earnings data for new graduates. ABET-accredited programs are the standard requirement for licensure and most engineering jobs.
Common career paths: Mechanical Engineer · Civil Engineer · Electrical Engineer · Biomedical Engineer · Environmental Engineer
Typical starting salary range: $72,000–$110,000
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