School Description
Provided by CUNY New York City College of TechnologyOur mission is focused on preparing a technically proficient workforce and well-educated citizens. The Colleges offerings encompass the pre-professional, professional and technical programs that respond to regional economic needs and provide access to higher education for all who seek fulfillment of career and economic goals through education. The 56 registered programs offered allow graduates to pursue careers in the architectural and engineering technologies, the computer, entertainment, and health professions, human services, advertising and publishing, hospitality, business, and law-related professions, as well as programs in career and technical teacher education.
New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of The City University of New York (CUNY) is the largest public college of technology in New York State and a national model for technological education. Established in 1946, City Tech can trace its roots to 1881 when The Technical Schools of the Metropolitan Museum of Art were renamed The New York Trade School. That institution -- which became the Voorhees Technical Institute many decades later -- was soon a model for the development of technical/vocational schools worldwide. In 1971, Voorhees was incorporated into City Tech.
Today, through its Schools of Technology & Design, Professional Studies and Arts & Sciences, City Tech offers 56 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 the liberal arts and sciences.
CUNY New York City College of Technology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaNew York City College of Technology (NYCCT), called New York City Technical College prior to 2002 and nicknamed City Tech, is the largest four-year public college of technology in the northeastern United States, and one of four colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system to grant within the same institution both associate's and bachelor's degrees (The others are the College of Staten Island, Medgar Evers College, and John Jay College). Located in the Borough of Brooklyn, City Tech boasts an enrollment of over 14,200 students in 60 technical and professional programs including several engineering technology fields as well as construction, nursing, hospitality management, entertainment technology, dental hygiene, and technology teacher training and paralegal training, including specialized certification programs, two-year technical programs, and four-year baccalaureate programs. Non-degree continuing education is also offered, and serves over 15,000 students each year. City Tech is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For five consecutive years, USNews & World Report has labeled City Tech as the most diverse college of its type in the Northeast.
History
City Tech is one of the oldest institutions in the CUNY system, indirectly tracing its history to 1881 when Voorhees Technical Institute was founded in Manhattan.
- 1881 - The Technical Schools of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is renamed the New York Trade School to more precisely reflect its curriculum (after the art education program is moved to a separate school).
- 1892 - Financier J. Pierpont Morgan sizably endows the New York Trade School. Over the next 60 years it gains a reputation as the nation’s leading trade school for American young men and the model upon which other trade schools are founded.
- 1946 - The New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences is founded in response to the needs of business, industry and the professions for highly trained technicians and other specialists for the post-war economy.
- 1953 - The institute is renamed New York City Community College, becoming the city’s first community college.
- 1961 - The New York Trade School’s charter is amended, making it a “technical institute.” It is renamed Voorhees Technical Institute in honor of Enders M. Voorhees, a prominent industrialist and chairman of its board of trustees. Its charter now allows the school to grant associate in applied science degrees and to operate as a two-year college.
- 1964 - New York City Community College is made part of The City University of New York (CUNY).
- 1965 - Voorhees Technical Institute first begins accepting female students.
- 1971 - Voorhees Technical Institute is incorporated into New York City Community College.
- 1980 - New York City Community College is designated “a technical institute within the CUNY system" and is renamed New York City Technical College (City Tech). It offers 27 career programs.
- 1983 - New York City Technical College is authorized to grant its first baccalaureate degree in hotel and restaurant management.
- 1996 - City Tech's Graphic Arts Department merges with its Art and Advertising Design Department to form a new Department of Advertising Design and Graphic Arts (ADGA).
- 2002 - New York City Technical College is renamed New York City College of Technology, offering 50 career-specific baccalaureate, associate 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 the liberal arts and sciences.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Yellow Jackets
- Nickname:
- City Tech
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 11,380
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 74%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at CUNY New York City College of Technology
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Hospitality & Restaurants
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.See more schools with programs in Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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X-Ray Technician
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
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Optomeric Technician/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.See more schools with programs in Optomeric Technician/Assistant
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Optomeric Technician/Assistant
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Dentistry Support Services
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Social Work
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations for architectural and related construction projects. Includes instruction in basic construction and structural design, architectural rendering, architectural-aided drafting (CAD), layout and designs, architectural blueprint interpretation, building materials, and basic structural wiring diagramming.See more schools with programs in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Apply basic engineering principles and learn to support of civil engineers in this technical program. Students take coursework in site analysis, structural testing procedures, field and laboratory testing procedures, plan and specification preparation, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
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Science Technology Technician
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Chemical Technology/Technician
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Chemical Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Systems Administration
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Systems Administration
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Architecture
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Architecture
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Architecture and Related Services
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Architecture and Related Services
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Architecture
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Business
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Real Estate
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Hospitality & Restaurants
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
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Real Estate
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Social Work
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering Technology
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Certificate Programs at CUNY New York City College of Technology
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Arts & Humanities
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruction in set design, lighting design, sound effects, theatre acoustics, scene painting, property management, costume design, and technical direction and production and use of computer applications to support these functions above.See more schools with programs in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Film and Theater
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,289 | $ 8,929 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,000 | $ 8,640 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 289 | $ 289 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,483 | 67% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,704 | 75% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 147 | 63% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,041 | 6% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
College Advice |
Question: Is New york city college of technology a good college for associate degree in advertising design?11 months ago
Best AnswerYes, it is. |
Question: which cuny college is better York, New york city college of technology, or College of staten island for nursini know most will probably say College of Staten Island so which is the 2nd best?21 months ago
Best AnswerI know that they are all good, it all depend on your location, my friend attended new york city college of technology and she was very happy. |
Question: I require more info about the new york city college of technology (City Tech), (CUNY), is it a good college?i've already read some negative reviews on the school and would like to find out more especially about the graphics art production management department and faculty. thanks.31 months ago
Best AnswerHi, Well My friend and I were reading a bit about City Tech because she is going there, for advertising/graphic art as well. It was ranked among the best tech schools in the North East. I think this school is good for people who are interested in more technical, computer related fields. I also heard many negative things about this school, such as you dont really experience the general "college life", it does not have a very extensive or attractive campus, and the faculty tends to be a bit detached. Thats just some of the things i heard. It really depends on you. If you are going there, I suggest you make the most of your experience by joining clubs and excelling in your studies...and if you dont like it, you can always transfer. Good luck! |
Question: New York City College of Technology (City Tech)?how is this college? community college or this is better? does this college accept GED?32 months ago
Best AnswerThe college does accept GED but I suggest community college and then a 4 year university. More opportunities and plus you get to experience that college life. When you go to a tech school you miss out on the college life and all that it has to offer. |
