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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New York
Top Mechanical Engineering programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 21
Avg major earnings: $86,521
Top Mechanical Engineering Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University #45 national | $88,498 |
| 2 | Cornell University #61 national | $97,093 |
| 3 | Binghamton University #86 national | $78,799 |
| 4 | Syracuse University #106 national | $90,527 |
| 5 | Stony Brook University #110 national | $87,654 |
| 6 | Union College #137 national | $85,242 |
| 7 | RPI #150 national | $84,101 |
| 8 | NYU #153 national | $76,421 |
| 9 | SUNY Maritime College #171 national | $99,578 |
| 10 | University of Rochester #184 national | $77,297 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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