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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #62 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,274 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cuny New York City College of Technology in the 87.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #527 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- CUNY New York City College of Technology's composite ranking reflects a student body that earns meaningfully more than similar students at comparable institutions — a standout result for a broad-access public college in Brooklyn serving a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students. The return on investment ranking reinforces this picture, placing City Tech among the stronger-performing institutions in the Azimuth coverage set for graduates' long-run financial outcomes relative to cost.
Published cost of attendance is $14,110. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $3,810, middle-income families pay around $7,886, higher-income families pay approximately $13,043. Azimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #7 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 99.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $10,533; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,563. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,145, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $119 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a strong fit for students in Brooklyn, NY who are drawn to applied technical fields — particularly Engineering Technology and related disciplines — and who want a public institution that delivers measurable post-graduation value without the cost structure of a private university. The earnings case is grounded in outcomes. Graduates earn median $64,145 four years after enrollment, placing Cuny New York City College of Technology in the 64.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates also earn about $11,274 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cuny New York City College of Technology in the 87.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access profile is broad. 55.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 51.2% are first-generation students — figures that reflect the college's role as a genuine open-access institution serving New York City's working and lower-income families. Median student debt at graduation is $10,533, which keeps the borrowing burden relatively contained given the earnings trajectory. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in technical and applied fields, so students whose interests run toward liberal arts or research-oriented disciplines will find a narrower academic range here. Students who align with Engineering Technology and similar applied programs, and who want a low-cost urban public college with strong earnings outcomes relative to cost, will find City Tech among the more compelling options in the Azimuth coverage set.
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Azimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #62 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 95.9 percentile. The current structured profile shows retention at 64.9% and a six-year graduation rate of 21.5%. Return on investment ranks #527, with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,145. Graduates earn about $11,274 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 87.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 99.6 percentile; published cost of attendance is $14,110, and the middle-income net price is $7,886. Access sits in the 95.8 percentile, with 55.1% receiving Pell Grants and 51.2% first-generation.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of Maryland-College Park Similar quality tier (#4176 ranked) | MD | 45% | $82,860 | #4176 | Compare |
University Of South Florida Similar quality tier (#4170 ranked) | FL | 43% | $57,743 | #4170 | Compare |
University Of California-Santa Barbara Similar quality tier (#4169 ranked) | CA | 33% | $74,915 | #4169 | Compare |
Florida State University Similar quality tier (#4168 ranked) | FL | 24% | $61,675 | #4168 | Compare |
Cuny Queens College Similar quality tier in Northeast (#4177 ranked) | NY | 64% | $62,763 | #4177 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Published cost of attendance is $14,110. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $3,810, middle-income families pay around $7,886, higher-income families pay approximately $13,043.
Azimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #7 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 99.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $10,533; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $9,563.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,145, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $119 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Graduates of Cuny New York City College of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $64,145, placing Cuny New York City College of Technology in the 64.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,274 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 87.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Cuny New York City College of Technology #527 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.
Information Science/Studies reports 245 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $74,456, ranked #17 nationally in its major. Design and Applied Arts reports 145 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,562, ranked #29 nationally in its major.
Hospitality Administration/Management reports 110 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,492, ranked #37 nationally in its major. Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians reports 107 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,285, ranked #7 nationally in its major.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
61 graduates
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
79 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
26 graduates
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
41 graduates
Housing and Human Environments
21 graduates
Cuny New York City College of Technology's program mix is anchored in Engineering Technology, health professions, and applied technical fields. Information Science/Studies is the largest program with 245 graduates, followed by Design and Applied Arts, Hospitality Administration/Management, Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Human Services, General.
Arts accounts for 12% of degree output, with Business at 11% and other STEM fields at 1%. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and clinical fields.
Azimuth ranks Nursing #68 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 61 graduates earning $109,738. Azimuth ranks Construction Engineering Technology/Technician #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning $96,378.
Health Administration adds further depth, with Azimuth ranking the program #7 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning $76,730. The largest programs by enrollment — Information Science/Studies and Design and Applied Arts — show median earnings of $74,456 and $52,562 respectively.
The Hospitality Administration/Management program graduates 110 students annually and earns $50,492 four years out. The supply and demand for college graduates framework provides additional context for how these fields align with regional hiring patterns.
