2023 Best Engineering Schools in New York
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Best Engineering Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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New Jersey | 4,817 |
Pennsylvania | 10,045 |
Maryland | 4,465 |
Delaware | 580 |
District of Columbia | 689 |
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Engineering Related Rankings by Major
Engineering Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.
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