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Associate0% vs national median299 grads tracked

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York

Ranked 48th of 82 associate programs in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$42,446
middle 50%: $26,154 – $60,515
Median · 5 years out
$67,887
middle 50%: $50,129 – $91,987
Median · 10 years out
$88,921
middle 50%: $62,818 – $121,802

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York's associate program in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians earn a median $42,446 one year after graduating, rising to $88,921 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% below the national median of $68,203 for this field, ranking 48th of 82 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,473 total interest

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