Best colleges for Engineering in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
University at Buffalo, College of Staten Island CUNY and Hudson Valley Community College award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in New York: 422, 43 and 25 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 33 New York colleges offer Engineering and award 836 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
Top 3 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 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook Public · Bachelor's degree | $55,437 | 22 | 76% | — | $20,000 |
| 2 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island Public · Bachelor's degree | $48,898 | 43 | 34% | — | — |
| 3 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York Public · Associate degree | $30,518 | 43 | 25% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Engineering degrees in New York
Top 10 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 | University at Buffalo Buffalo Public | 422 | Not reported |
| 2 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island Public | 43 | $48,898 |
| 3 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy Public | 25 | Not reported |
| 4 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook Public | 22 | $55,437 |
| 5 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua Public | 18 | Not reported |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Private not-for-profit | 13 | Not reported |
| 7 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 8 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 9 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 10 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Public | 8 | Not reported |
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Career outlook
What this program leads to: Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199).
What Engineers, All Other earn in New York
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Engineering programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Engineering degrees?+
University at Buffalo (422 graduates a year), College of Staten Island CUNY (43 graduates a year) and Hudson Valley Community College (25 graduates a year) award the most Engineering degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 33 New York colleges offer Engineering.
Which Engineering program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Stony Brook University tops the list at $55,437. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Engineers, All Other earn in New York?+
The average annual wage for Engineers, All Other in New York is $124,360 (median $117,600), across about 5,760 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
What is the focus of the Engineering program?+
The Engineering program, formally known as Engineering, General, encompasses a broad range of disciplines that apply scientific theories and mathematical methods to develop technological solutions. This program is ideal for students…
What is the job outlook for Engineers, All Other?+
The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 9,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).
What is the typical education requirement?+
A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).
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