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CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · City · 13,580 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As the designated public college of technology for the CUNY system, CUNY New York City College of Technology (City Tech) in Downtown Brooklyn is renowned for its applied, career-focused degree programs. The institution excels in technical and professional fields, boasting particular strength in engineering technology, architectural design, computer systems, nursing, and hospitality management. Its diverse, highly pragmatic student body thrives in a vibrant urban environment defined by hands-on learning, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and strong pipelines to top New York City employers. Distinct as the largest public college of technology in the Northeast, City Tech seamlessly combines associate and bachelor’s degree pathways to directly prepare graduates for high-demand technical careers.


Wikipedia:The New York City College of Technology is a public college in New York City. Founded in 1946, it is the City University of New York's college of technology. Its main urban campus is located in Downtown Brooklyn.

Location
Brooklyn, NY, 11201 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LGA · New York LaGuardia
8 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,110
Out-of-state COA
$22,060
Avg net price
$5,127
In-state tuition
$7,332
Out-of-state tuition
$15,282
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,810
$30–48k
$4,606
$48–75k
$7,886
$75–110k
$9,809
$110k+
$13,043
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1010
Reading 460570
Math 440570
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
20%
4-yr on-time completion
7%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
28%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,982
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,365
Median debt
$10,533
Monthly loan payment
$112
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,361$14,094
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,312
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
55%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$20,012
Independent students
23%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
9%
Hispanic
38%
Black
26%
Asian
20%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,982
10 years after entry
$49,365
Information Science/Studies265
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians96
Human Services, General91
Design and Applied Arts88
Hospitality Administration/Management87
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians84
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician78
Architectural Sciences and Technology74
Health and Medical Administrative Services65
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians51
Legal Support Services48
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing39
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations33
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft26
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions24
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology22
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Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$12,016/mo
Instructional spend/student
$17,652
Federal loan rate
5%

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