Mechanical Engineering at New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
New York Institute of Technology graduates in mechanical engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York Institute of Technology Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 189 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $90,061 | $86,028 | #254 | $73,433 |
| 190 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $90,053 | $95,759 | #106 | $66,385 |
| 191 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $89,995 | $91,526 | #176 | $74,445 |
| 192 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $89,966 | $85,629 | #260 | $56,254 |
| 193 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $89,901 | $88,543 | #220 | $70,724 |
| 194 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $89,901 | $85,205 | #269 | $69,406 |
| 195 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $89,827 | $78,840 | #312 | $68,675 |
Other Majors at New York Institute of Technology by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $117,461 | $88,844 | #34 of 966 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,480 | $70,362 | #116 of 258 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $84,250 | — | #10 of 61 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $83,710 | $43,801 | #241 of 459 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $80,376 | $50,184 | #14 of 34 |
| Biology | $80,208 | $20,883 | #25 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,851 | $23,247 | #260 of 1176 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $69,776 | $50,115 | #10 of 22 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $62,365 | $34,859 | #46 of 207 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $59,490 | $22,974 | #42 of 137 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $37,095 | — | #152 of 158 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,864 | — | #281 of 299 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $34,055 | — | #61 of 68 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,748 | $30,993 | #656 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,254 one year after graduating and $89,966 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York Institute of Technology rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, New York Institute of Technology ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #260 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at New York Institute of Technology worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.