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2025 Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in New York

11 Colleges in New York
562 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$58,713 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in mechanical engineering technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #132 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in New York ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 562 degrees in mechanical engineering technology annually.

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Choosing a Great Mechanical Engineering Technology School

Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in New York Your choice of mechanical engineering technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Mechanical Engineering Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in ME Tech
Bachelor's Degrees in ME Tech

The me tech school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in New York. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering Technology in New York

The schools below may not offer all types of me tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top New York Schools in ME Tech

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$69,261 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Rochester Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering technology. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were about 86 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanical engineering technology students who get their degree from Rochester Institute of Technology earn $10,548 more than the standard me tech student.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$62,223 Median Starting Salary

Farmingdale State College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in mechanical engineering technology. Located in the large suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 107th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 81 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale in the most recent year we have data available. Mechanical Engineering Technology degree recipients from Farmingdale State College receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,510 above the typical income of mechanical engineering technology majors.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In NY
22.2% Growth in Graduates

Hudson Valley Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mechanical engineering technology. HVCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Troy. A Best Colleges rank of #794 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means HVCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 9 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at HVCC in the most recent data year.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$60,968 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering technology needs to take a look at Alfred State College. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1096 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Alfred State is a great college overall.

There were about 50 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Alfred State in the most recent year we have data available. Those mechanical engineering technology students who get their degree from Alfred State College make $2,255 more than the typical me tech student.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NY

Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 117th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 15 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
11.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Utica, SUNY Poly is a public school with a small student population. This school ranks 124th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 35 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Poly in the most recent data year. Those mechanical engineering technology students who get their degree from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn $3,968 more than the standard me tech student.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NY
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 104th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 15 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Erie Community College in the most recent data year.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$51,567 Median Starting Salary

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Flushing. A Best Colleges rank of #726 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology is a great college overall.

There were about 7 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the me tech program state that they receive average early career income of $51,567.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$48,372 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 118th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 125 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at City Tech in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the me tech program make about $48,372 for their early career.

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Buffalo State crest
Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 ME Tech Degrees Awarded
$57,431 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1097 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Buffalo State is a great school overall.

There were about 32 mechanical engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Buffalo State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the me tech program make an average of $57,431 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 188
Maryland 279 2
New Jersey 273 146
District of Columbia 188 1
Delaware 175 9

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Mechanical Engineering Technology is one of 18 different types of Engineering Technologies programs to choose from.

ME Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology 555
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology 7

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering-Related Fields 827
Electronics Engineering Technology 530
Computer Engineering Technology 385
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 295
Construction Engineering Technology 223
Environmental Control Technology 195
Nuclear Engineering Technology 185
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 182
Civil Engineering Technology 179
Architectural Engineering Technology 131

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