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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #309 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median $81,370 four years after enrollment, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 86.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nursing #46 nationally for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — the program-level anchor behind the institution's strong earnings profile. --- Students at New York Institute of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $81,370, reflecting the institution's concentration in Computer Science and applied technology fields that connect directly to high-demand labor markets. New York Institute of Technology sits in the 95.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with Nursing ranked #46 nationally providing a concrete program-level foundation for those outcomes.
Azimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #309 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university located in Old Westbury, NY, New York Institute of Technology enrolls roughly 3,440 undergraduates. With a retention rate of 78.0% and a six-year graduation rate of 58.8%, the institution converts enrollment into degree completion at rates that compare reasonably well within its peer group. The composite is anchored by return on investment. Azimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #140 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median four-year earnings of $81,370, and they earn about $19,959 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 95.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's concentration in Computer Science — the dominant program family — helps drive these outcomes, as graduates enter fields with consistent hiring demand and competitive starting salaries. Access and affordability shape the composite's lower-ranked pillars. New York Institute of Technology admits about 81.0% of applicants, enrolling 45.1% Pell Grant recipients and 33.0% first-generation students — a profile that reflects a moderately selective admissions posture rather than broad open access. Affordability sits in the 33.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, and access sits in the 76.9 percentile, both pulled by the cost structure typical of private institutions in this size band. Mobility sits in the 50.6 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting the institution's ability to move graduates into stable career pathways relative to peers.
New York Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $56,976. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $17,084, middle-income families pay around $22,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,396. Azimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #948 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. NYIT's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit aid is available for qualifying students based on academic credentials and program choice. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,334, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,731; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,370, median federal debt of $23,334 projects to a monthly payment of about $264 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
New York Institute of Technology is a strong fit for students drawn to computer science, engineering, and applied technology fields who want a private nonprofit university experience in the New York region with a clear line of sight to post-graduation earnings. Graduates earn median $81,370 four years after enrollment, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 86.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates also earn about $19,959 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 95.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a meaningful signal for students whose primary concern is long-run financial return. New York Institute of Technology enrolls 45.1% of undergraduates who receive Pell Grants and 33.0% who are first-generation students, and it delivers low-income graduate earnings that place it in the 98.5 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Median debt at graduation is $23,334, which is a realistic figure to weigh against the earnings trajectory for students who need to borrow. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program portfolio is concentrated in Computer Science and related applied fields, so students whose interests align with technology and engineering will find the strongest outcomes, while those drawn to humanities or social sciences will find a narrower academic environment. The higher-income net price of $30,396 also means families should model their specific aid package carefully before committing.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Tufts University Similar quality tier in Northeast (#10729 ranked) | MA | 11% | $83,214 | #10729 | Compare |
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University Of Tulsa Similar quality tier (#10751 ranked) | OK | 62% | $61,408 | #10751 | Compare |
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
56 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
33 graduates
Mechanical Engineering
51 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
134 graduates
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
19 graduates
New York Institute of Technology's program mix is anchored in Computer Science and applied technology fields, a signature that shapes both the scale and earnings profile of its degree output. Computer Science is the dominant program family, running through the institution's strongest enrollment and earnings outcomes and connecting graduates directly to New York's deep technology and engineering labor market.
The university's 17 programs serve roughly 688 students annually, with 11 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold. The highest aggregate-return program at New York Institute of Technology is Artificial Intelligence, which combines meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings — making it a central driver of the institution's overall financial outcomes.
Among the most popular programs, Artificial Intelligence program graduates 134 students and delivers median earnings of $83,710 four years after enrollment, with Azimuth ranking the program #129 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Biology, General and Architectural Sciences and Technology round out the largest enrollment clusters, each feeding graduates into applied technical and professional roles where early-career pay is competitive.
The highest-earning programs at New York Institute of Technology reflect the institution's applied-technology identity. Nursing leads on earnings, with graduates earning median earnings of $117,461 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks the program #46 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering and Mechanical Engineering also post strong early-career figures, reflecting demand for technically trained graduates in the New York metropolitan labor market. For context on how these fields align with national hiring trends, see the [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/).
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
New York Institute of Technology's published cost of attendance is $56,976. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $17,084, middle-income families pay around $22,592, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,396.
Azimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #948 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
NYIT's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan programs. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families pay.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and merit aid is available for qualifying students based on academic credentials and program choice. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,334, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,731; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $81,370, median federal debt of $23,334 projects to a monthly payment of about $264 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of New York Institute of Technology earn median 4-year earnings of $81,370, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 86.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,959 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing New York Institute of Technology in the 95.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks New York Institute of Technology #140 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That performance reflects the institution's concentration in applied technical and professional fields, where graduates enter labor markets with strong and consistent demand.
The program mix at New York Institute of Technology is anchored in Computer Science, which drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Artificial Intelligence stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings.
Artificial Intelligence is the largest program by graduate count, with 134 graduates earning median four-year earnings of $83,710; Azimuth ranks Artificial Intelligence #129 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). The Biology, General program graduates 126 students with median four-year earnings of $80,208, and Azimuth ranks Biology, General #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Architectural Sciences and Technology and Nursing round out the upper tier, each posting competitive four-year earnings of $69,776 and $117,461 respectively, with Azimuth ranking Architectural Sciences and Technology #4 and Nursing #46 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The concentration in technical and professionally oriented programs helps explain why graduates consistently outpace the $67,139 peer median at comparable institutions.
