C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
25/100 · earnings-weighted

CUNY New York City College of Technology

4-Year Public
📍 Brooklyn, New York 11201
CUNY New York City College of Technology campus, Brooklyn, NY
CUNY New York City College of Technology campus, Brooklyn, NY. Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
A
88/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
57/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,767
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
81%
Acceptance Rate
$5,417
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near CUNY New York City College of Technology ▼

2% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,394,218
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,658
1-Year Change
+4.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at CUNY New York City College of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,365
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,982
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,533
Median debt at graduation
21.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,010
Average SAT
55.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 20th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at CUNY New York City College of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$103,611$109,738+23%#66 of 966#84$9,311
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$67,476$96,378+3%#11 of 43#26—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$92,818$96,192+36%#28 of 253#37—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$61,520$91,486+8%#11 of 46#23—
Housing and Human Environments$64,192$82,824+39%#1 of 11#1—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$63,667$76,730+31%#33 of 275#43$13,800
Information Science/Studies$45,790$74,456-13%#99 of 148#113$11,750
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$48,372$73,336-11%#55 of 61#57$7,000
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$39,744$65,285-22%#26 of 27#27$11,320
Architectural Sciences and Technology$34,834$61,664-12%#19 of 22#20$14,692
Human Services$42,839$56,827+17%#10 of 94#12$8,025
Design and Applied Arts$21,445$52,562+2%#154 of 299#176$8,832
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology$31,441$51,054-41%———
Hospitality Administration/Management$25,494$50,492-11%#102 of 137#119$10,828
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,750—————
Legal Support Services$34,675$47,945-10%#28 of 32#29—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$14,799$41,880+5%#95 of 255#125—
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$27,276—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The CUNY New York City College of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,394,218
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,658/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10002 (3.8% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where CUNY New York City College of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
of 20 schools
🥉
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
of 13 schools
🥉
Architectural Technology/Technician
of 15 schools
#8
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
of 48 schools
#10
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
of 36 schools
#10
Fashion Merchandising
of 17 schools
#14
Human Services, General
of 100 schools
#20
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
of 100 schools
#26
Design and Visual Communications, General
of 72 schools
#27
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
of 58 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,930 $14,880

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
74%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$5,417
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,681
$30,001 - $48,000$4,833
$48,001 - $75,000$7,775
$75,001 - $110,000$10,146
$110,001+$13,164

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Information Science/Studies 227 grads/yr Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 156 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 141 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 133 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 124 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 118 grads/yr Human Services, General 112 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 97 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 94 grads/yr Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 88 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 78 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 78 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 65 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 64 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 59 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 54 grads/yr Computer Science 50 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 45 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 43 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Web and digital interface designers
$98k/yr 128,900 jobs
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 44,800 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

13,767
Total Students
45%
Women
69%
Traditional Age (18-24)
2%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Hispanic 36%
Black 27%
Asian 20%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 2%
With Family 98%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~234 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 69%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology has an acceptance rate of 81%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Tuition at CUNY New York City College of Technology is $6,930 for in-state students and $14,880 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,417.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology?
The graduation rate at CUNY New York City College of Technology is 19%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is CUNY New York City College of Technology a good school?
CUNY New York City College of Technology has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend CUNY New York City College of Technology?
CUNY New York City College of Technology has a total enrollment of 13,767 students.
Is there rental demand near CUNY New York City College of Technology?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at CUNY New York City College of Technology live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 234 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology