Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Brooklyn, NY & Laredo, TX
When students choose between CUNY New York City College of Technology and Texas A&M International University, they're weighing two public institutions that serve similar student populations but deliver vastly different completion outcomes. Both schools provide affordable pathways for first-generation and low-income students.
However, the graduation rate gap tells a stark story: TAMIU graduates nearly half its students, while NYC College of Technology graduates fewer than one in five. This completion risk fundamentally changes the value equation.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$10,533
federal loans
$15,000
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$9,563
borrowed by parents
$8,721
borrowed by parents
NYC College of Technology emphasizes engineering technology programs, with its largest programs including Information Science (268 graduates), Hospitality Administration (157), and Human Services (146). The school also produces significant numbers in Design and Applied Arts (129) and Computer Engineering Technologies (117).
TAMIU has a more traditional mix dominated by business at 20%, with top programs in Criminal Justice (190 graduates), Psychology (166), Business Administration (162), and Interdisciplinary Studies (153). These program differences reflect distinct regional job markets and institutional missions.
For students confident in their ability to persist through college challenges, NYC College of Technology offers slightly higher earnings potential in exchange for modestly higher costs. TAMIU provides a safer path to degree completion at a lower price point, making it the better choice for students who value graduation security over marginal earnings differences.
The data strongly favors TAMIU for most students — the 30-percentage-point graduation rate advantage far outweighs the small earnings premium at NYC College of Technology. Success in college isn't just about potential outcomes; it's about actually reaching those outcomes.
TAMIU gives you better odds.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
This comparison uses Azimuth's proprietary ROI model based on U.S. Dept. of Education data. View Full Methodology.
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