Compare 6 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in New York. Average earnings: $66,336.
With top graduates earning $82,078, Marine Engineering Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $15K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Rochester Institute Of Technology's Marine Engineering Technology program leads with graduates earning $82,078, while SUNY Buffalo State follows at $79,418. The average across all 6 New York programs is $66,336, demonstrating how specific programs can outperform expectations regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Farmingdale State College graduates borrow $14,718 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, SUNY Buffalo State leads with an 8.7% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $82,078
Strong outcomes with 71% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
8.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,078 | 99 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $79,418 | 39 | $21,028 | Excellent | $12,951 | Good | |
| #3 | $70,143 | 67 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | |
| #4 | $68,222 | 27 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Good | |
| #5 | $50,897 | 82 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #6 | $47,260 | 22 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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