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CUNY New York City College Of Technology

CUNY New York City College Of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology, also known as City Tech, is the largest four year public college of technology in the northeastern United States. It was established in 1946. The college is located in the Borough of Brooklyn. The NYCCT campus consists of a main building cluster which comprises the Namm, Atrium, General and Pearl buildings.

The college offers more than 50 degree and specialized certificate programs in the technologies of art and design, business, computer systems, engineering, entertainment, health care, hospitality, human services, the law-related professions, career and technology teacher education, and liberal arts and sciences. It also offers more than 25 associate and over 15 baccalaureate degree programs.

City Tech is a member of the NCAA Division III and CUNY Athletic Conference. The official mascot for NYCCT is the Yellow Jacket.

Overview of CUNY New York City College Of Technology

The campus of New York City College Of Technology is in Brooklyn, NY, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at New York City College Of Technology include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. New York City College Of Technology is known for its programs in hospitality, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and family and social work.

New York City College Of Technology Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

New York City College Of Technology has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2007, New York City College Of Technology had 13,502 students enrolled (10,074 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New York City College Of Technology

CUNY New York City College Of Technology
300 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2983
General Phone: (718) 260-5500
http://www.citytech.cuny.edu

New York City College Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician248electronics tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, construction engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, ...
Computer Science And Engineering192information science, data processing tech, computer science
Medical Support And Technology167opticianry, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, dental lab tech
Business And Management150accounting technology, business management, operations management
Family And Social Work128human services, community organization, facilities management
Hospitality107hospitality management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine84registered nursing
Liberal Arts74liberal arts and sciences
Law71legal assistant
Design56design and visual communication
Architecture And Planning39architectural tech
Photography And Commercial Art33commercial art
Medical Administration18health care facilities management
Media14photo and film tech
Science And Laboratory Technician13chemical tech
Education And Teaching12industrial arts teaching
Drama And Performing Arts8theatre design
Mathematics5applied mathematics
Real Estate And Construction Management2construction management

Number of programs and degrees for New York City College Of Technology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree86725
Bachelor's degree53814
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years164

New York City College Of Technology Student Body

In 2007, New York City College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 13,502 students (10,074 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White12%
Black38%
Hispanic24%
Asian12%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)14%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1927%
20-2118%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York97%
State unknown2%
(International Students)1%

New York City College Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time88 %

New York City College Of Technology Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

New York City College Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,289
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,929
Books and supplies$ 938

Financial Aid:
New York City College Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 269600)

New York City College Of Technology Faculty

New York City College Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured11388
Non-tenured, but on tenure track6356
Non-tenured and not on tenure track179

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year39$96,13626$97,884
Associate professoracademic year33$76,94830$75,172
Assistant professoracademic year97$62,81573$61,394
Instructoracademic year9$50,8663$53,177
Lectureracademic year15$57,88021$60,101
All faculty totalacademic year193$71,024153$69,958

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

New York City College Of Technology Degree Programs (2007)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Facilities Planning and Management
Human Services, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

New York City College Of Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New York City College Of Technology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in design
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%New York City College Of Technology Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%New York City College Of Technology Number of students
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in hospitality
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%New York City College Of Technology Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%New York City College Of Technology Minority % of student body
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%New York City College Of Technology % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in family and social work
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%New York City College Of Technology Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in architecture and planning
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in architecture and planning
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%New York City College Of Technology Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in law
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%New York City College Of Technology Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%New York City College Of Technology Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)

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