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Engineering Schools in New York

5,231 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Engineering is the 6th most popular major out of a total 35 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in New York

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,480
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 593
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 593
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 593
Post-Master’s Certificate 158
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 158

Gender Distribution

In New York, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 22.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.1%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in New York

In this state, there are 184,480 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 3,969,720 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in New York

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $103,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,246 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

830 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $78,779. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

706 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution.

583 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,262. Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

279 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 76% of students get financical aid.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
275 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $51,975. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,119.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,822. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,507 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,773 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $33,937. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at RPI. Graduates earn an average $77,899 after graduation.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,025 Total Students

An average student at Clarkson will pay a net price of $29,522. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,651 after earning their degree at this institution.

Engineering Careers in NY

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 37% $111,970
Operations Research Analysts 30% $92,310
Systems Software Developers 27% $111,320
Physicists 22% $126,740
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Architecture Professors 18% $119,770
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Civil Engineers 16% $92,810
Health and Safety Engineers 15% $91,630
Environmental Engineers 15% $83,360
Industrial Engineers 14% $86,900
Materials Engineers 14% $98,160
Mechanical Engineers 13% $87,470
Biomedical Engineers 13% $89,610
Electrical Engineers 13% $99,410
Cost Estimators 13% $67,400
Aerospace Engineers 13% $117,470
Chemical Engineers 11% $97,530
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150
Engineers 10% $92,560
Computer Network Architects 7% $111,280
Computer Hardware Engineers 7% $113,700
Electronics Engineers 7% $93,230
Nuclear Engineers 4% $112,000
Industrial Production Managers 1% $123,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer & Information Sciences 7,126
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,741
Mathematics & Statistics 2,054
Physical Sciences 1,126
Architecture/Urban Planning 757
Engineering Technologies 538
Agriculture 245
Natural Resources & Conservation 234

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