Rankings and Recognition
Institutional Rankings
2025–2026 Best Colleges of Distinction
In recognition of its engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes, New York Tech earned College of Distinction status for the eighth year in a row.
Several of our programs have also received this designation—see schools and colleges rankings below.
Top 25 Best Regional University (North)
#18 Most Innovative School (North)
A Degree of Value
Top 2% of U.S. Colleges for Return on Investment (ROI) for Low-Income Students
New York Tech ranks No. 72 among 3,410 U.S. institutions, including public and private, non- and for-profit institutions offering primarily certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degrees.
- #1 ranking among all Long Island colleges
- #9 ranking among 216 New York State colleges
- #3 among all U.S. private nonprofit bachelor’s degree institutions with at least the median share of Pell Grant recipients.
Top 10% of U.S. Colleges for Return on Investment over 20, 30 and 40 Years
Top 15% Best Colleges, Based on Salary Potential of Graduates
Diversity and Access to Opportunity
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll
Recognized for excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative transfer pathways for community college transfer students.
Honoring Our Veterans
2025–2026 College of Distinction – Military Support
New York Tech received recognition from Colleges of Distinction, an advocate for institutions that prioritize engagement, teaching, community, and outcomes.
Campus Safety
Safest College Campuses
New York Tech is listed on the 50 Safest Small Colleges and Universities in America.
Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention™
Recognizing New York Tech’s commitment to high-impact digital prevention programs. Fewer than 15% of colleges and universities earn this distinction. Well done!