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2023 Best Engineering Schools in New York

21 Colleges
$67,253 Avg Salary
$22,597 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 12,696 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Engineering Schools in New York ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Colleges.

Top 10 Best Engineering Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our 2023 rankings named Cornell University the best school in New York for engineering students. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Cornell take out is $15,541.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Engineering Schools in New York list. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Columbia take out is $17,402.

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#3

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Rochester. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in New York list. University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from University of Rochester carry an average student debtload of $19,500.

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Out of the 21 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from RPI carry an average student debtload of $24,611. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $492.

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#5

Union College New York

Schenectady, NY

The excellent programs at Union College New York helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in New York. Located in the small city of Schenectady, Union College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Union College carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#6

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY

Clarkson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #6 on the list. Clarkson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Potsdam.

After completing their degree, engineering graduates from Clarkson carry an average student debtload of $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $491.

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#7

Manhattan College

Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Engineering Schools in New York list. Manhattan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Riverdale.

On average, engineering graduates from Manhattan take out $25,989 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $473, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for engineering students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at RIT accumulate an average of around $29,617 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $371.

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#9

SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Engineering Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Maritime College is a small public school located in the city of Throggs Neck.

Engineering majors at SUNY Maritime College take out an average of $24,294 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $334.

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#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best engineering programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that engineering majors at Syracuse take out is $26,766. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $507.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 4,817
Pennsylvania 10,045
Maryland 4,465
Delaware 580
District of Columbia 689

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

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