CUNY New York City College of Technology
- CUNY New York City College of Technology was founded in 1946, under the name “The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences.” The urgent mission at the time was to provide training to GIs returning from the Second World War and to provide New York with the technically proficient workforce it would need to thrive in the emerging post-war economy. No one in 1946 could have predicted the transformation the College has experienced. Our mission, however, has not changed; It is still urgent, and it is still focused on preparing a technically proficient workforce and well-educated citizens. The College’s offerings encompass the pre-professional, professional and technical programs that respond to regional economic needs and provide access to higher education for all who seek fulfillment of career and economic goals through education. The 60 registered programs offered allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education.
School Highlights
- CUNY New York City College of Technology serves 16,967 students (61% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is one of 5 community colleges within Kings County, NY.
- The nearest community college to CUNY New York City College of Technology is ASA College (0.2 miles away).
Top Placements
CUNY New York City College of Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 628 teachers has declined by 23% over five years.
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 628 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 16,967 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,324 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,643 students | 538 students |
| % Asian | 18% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 31% | 19% |
| % Black | 32% | 17% |
| % White | 13% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,600 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to CUNY New York City College of Technology is ASA College (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- ASA CollegePrivate, for profit4,624 students | 0.20 Mi81 Willoughby Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718)522-9073 0.204,624 - Professional Business CollegePrivate, non-profitn/a students | 1.50 Mi408 Broadway 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212)226-7300 1.50n/a - Globe Institute of TechnologyPrivate, for profit490 students | 1.60 Mi500 7th Ave
New York, NY 10018
(212)349-4330 1.60490 - New York Career InstitutePrivate, for profit545 students | 1.60 Mi11 Park Place 4th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212)962-0002 1.60545 - Tri-State College Of AcupuncturePrivate, for profit110 students | 1.60 Mi80 Eighth Ave Rm 400
New York, NY 10011
(212)242-2255 1.60110
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