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CUNY New York City College Of Technology, New York

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 New York, New York, 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 2005, New York City College Of Technology had 12,439 students enrolled (9,258 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) 260-5000
Admissions Phone: (718) 260-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 260-5700
http://www.citytech.cuny.edu

New York City College Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2005)

New York City College Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering322information science, data processing tech
Business And Management230business and related services, accounting technology, business management
Engineering Technician210engineering technician, electronics tech, architectural drafting, electromechanical tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, civil engineering tech
Family And Social Work131community organization, social service professions
Medical Support And Technology116radiation therapist, optometric tech, dental hygienist, dental lab tech
Hospitality102hotel management
Media84communication studies, printing equipment operation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine74registered nursing
Liberal Arts47liberal arts and sciences
Photography And Commercial Art47commercial art
Science And Laboratory Technician12chemical tech
Real Estate And Construction Management12real estate
Education And Teaching10trade and industrial teaching
Architecture And Planning9architectural services
Drama And Performing Arts1theatre design

Number of programs and degrees for New York City College Of Technology in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree89022
Bachelor's degree5139
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years43

New York City College Of Technology Student Body

In 2005, New York City College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 12,439 students (9,258 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White14%
Black45%
Hispanic26%
Asian12%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1925%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York97%
Foreign countries2%
State unknown1%

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

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time67 %

New York City College Of Technology Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

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

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured9876
Non-tenured, but on tenure track6642
Non-tenured and not on tenure track168

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year35$89,32529$88,000
Associate professoracademic year35$72,94823$68,883
Assistant professoracademic year91$55,79056$55,021
Instructoracademic year12$46,6536$43,237
Lectureracademic year7$53,75712$55,177
All faculty totalacademic year180$64,959126$64,596

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

New York City College Of Technology Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

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

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Optometric Technician/Assistant

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

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 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%New York City College Of Technology Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New York City College Of Technology Number of students
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%New York City College Of Technology Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in family and social work
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%New York City College Of Technology Minority % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%New York City College Of Technology Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%New York City College Of Technology % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in media
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%New York City College Of Technology % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%New York City College Of Technology Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
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 placement 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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