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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in New York

15 Ranked Colleges
911 Degrees Awarded
$34,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Master's in New York

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Electrical Engineering is the 31st most popular major in the country with 30,670 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, electrical engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $70,098 and had an average of $23,581 in loans still to pay off.

Across New York, there were 2,372 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $67,617 and $21,089 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 911 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in electrical engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality electrical engineering programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the electrical engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering in New York

#1

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #1 spot on the list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 65 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University at Buffalo

#2

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #2 spot on the list. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 79 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree ee students list, Binghamton University has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 40 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 146 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

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#5

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY New Paltz. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. SUNY New Paltz is a medium-sized public school situated in New Paltz, New York. It awarded 13 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree ee students list, SUNY New Paltz has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SUNY New Paltz Electrical Engineering Report

#6

The City College of New York

New York, New York

The City College of New York ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

CCNY did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CCNY are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
#12 in overall quality

Manhattan College landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking. Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverdale, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Manhattan, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Manhattan College are $20,102, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
#15 in overall quality

New York Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking, coming in at #8. This medium-sized school is located in Old Westbury, New York, and it awarded 37 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

NYIT also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York Institute of Technology are $25,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NYIT Electrical Engineering Report

#9

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York

With a ranking of #9, Clarkson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. Potsdam, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s EE degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Clarkson also took the #8 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarkson University are $34,232, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Clarkson University Electrical Engineering Report

#10

New York University

New York, New York

New York University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 125 diplomas to qualified masters’s EE students in 2019-2020.

NYU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#6 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking, coming in at #11. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 30 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Syracuse

Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 182 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #2 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Columbia

#13

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York

With a ranking of #13, Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York list. Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 87 masters’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

RIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rochester Institute of Technology are $50,442, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology

#14

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#3 in overall quality

University of Rochester landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 38 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree ee students list, University of Rochester has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at University of Rochester

#5 in overall quality

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Master’s in New York ranking, coming in at #15. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is located in Troy, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 17 masters’s EE degrees to qualified students.

RPI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at RPI are $58,325.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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