Best colleges for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
Farmingdale State College, SUNY Polytechnic Institute and SUNY College of Technology at Canton award the most Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in New York: 37, 18 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 New York colleges offer Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians and award 147 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program prepares students for a career in the engineering field, focusing on the application of scientific theories and mathematical methods to design and analyze technological solutions. This…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $62,090 | 18 | 55% | — | $22,934 |
| 2 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $59,793 | 14 | 38% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees in New York
Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale Public | 37 | Not reported |
| 2 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica Public | 18 | $62,090 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton Public | 14 | $59,793 |
| 4 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Public | 12 | Not reported |
| 5 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 6 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing Private not-for-profit | 1 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 5 New York colleges offering Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn | Public | 21 |
| Nassau Community College | Garden City | Public | 17 |
| SUNY Broome Community College | Binghamton | Public | 8 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | Public | 8 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla | Public | 6 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3022).
Top skills
What Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in New York
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees?+
Farmingdale State College (37 graduates a year), SUNY Polytechnic Institute (18 graduates a year) and SUNY College of Technology at Canton (14 graduates a year) award the most Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 New York colleges offer Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
How much do Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn in New York?+
The average annual wage for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in New York is $73,130 (median $73,790), across about 1,710 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program?+
The Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program prepares students for a career in the engineering field, focusing on the application of scientific theories and mathematical methods to design and analyze technological solutions. This…
What skills will I develop in this program?+
You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, mathematics, and related professional skills.
What is the job outlook for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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