Build a strong, broad-based background in engineering and prepare to meet tomorrow’s challenges with our rigorous interdisciplinary program.
Why Earn Your B.S. in General Engineering at New York Tech?
New York Tech’s B.S. in General Engineering is a flexible, forward-thinking degree designed for self-directed, highly motivated students who want to pursue a customized course of study that meets their individual needs and interests.
You’ll get a foundation in core engineering concepts, including mathematics, science, and engineering design, then focus your studies in one of four concentrations in either civil, electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering.
You’ll test your knowledge through labs, team projects, internships, and real-world design challenges, and learn to apply basic and advanced engineering knowledge and skills to the design and analysis of engineering systems.
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What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain solid grounding in core engineering disciplines and learn how to think across boundaries, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engineer creative, impactful solutions. You’ll acquire professional leadership skills beyond the workplace through engagement in community or professional organizations and graduate as a versatile engineer ready to work in a variety of fields.
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences fosters a culture of innovation through research. As we strive to graduate creative inventors and entrepreneurs, our approach stands on the following:
Faculty Research
Our faculty members steer conversations surrounding bioengineering, cybersecurity, advanced materials and sensors, artificial intelligence, wireless communications, nanotechnology, and computer networks.
Undergraduate Research & Entrepreneurship Program (UREP)
Guided by faculty mentors, these group research and entrepreneurship projects lasting the duration of the school year encourage students to propose solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
With the same tools used by computer scientists, learn to improve network security or study signal processing techniques for 5G and future systems. You’ll also have the chance to explore the applications of machine learning—including for data analysis and medical diagnosis.
For those interested in even greater career preparation, the Accelerated M.S. Options program offers you the opportunity to earn both a B.S. in General Engineering and an M.S. in Energy Management or Mechanical Engineering in just five years.
See how computer science shapes the direction of the finance industry, education, bioinformatics, robotics, medicine, network security, graphic design, telecommunications, and software engineering—among many others.
Contribute to innovation at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship in our specialized labs and state-of-the-art facilities. Join faculty and fellow students to develop solutions for partner businesses and organizations.
New York Tech’s partnerships with Red Hat and Zscaler connect students with specialized training in areas including Linux, Kubernetes, and cybersecurity, allowing them to explore existing technologies and prepare for in-demand IT certifications.
Get even more out of your New York Tech experience in this selective program that provides more immersive opportunities for research, mentoring, career planning, and leadership development through all four years of study.
Stats & Rankings
#53
Best Engineering Technicians Colleges and Universities in America
Prepler.com
99%
First-time, full-time degree-seeking New York Tech students receiving some form of financial aid.
#5
Best Colleges for Veterans — Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report 2025
Career & Salary Outlook
Leveraging real-world experience and cutting-edge technology, New York Tech prepares engineering students for successful careers in a range of industries.
Job Growth
Employment of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers is projected to grow by eleven, ten, and five percent, respectively. through 2032. (BLS)
Career Options
Product Development Engineer
HVAC Engineer
Software Engineer
Systems Design Engineer
Civil Engineer
Project Engineer/Manager
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for electrical engineers is $106,950; for mechanical engineers, it’s $102,320; and for civil engineers, it’s $95,890. (BLS, May 2023)
Program Details
Explore New York Tech’s B.S. in General Engineering, including admissions requirements and funding resources.
To apply to the program, you’ll need to submit:
Completed application
$50 application fee
Copies of transcripts for all prior high school- and college-level work
Two letters of recommendation
Brief essay on an assigned topic
You may also submit standardized test scores, but they are not required.
For more details, including instructions for transfer applicants, follow the link below.
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Student Voices
The Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) is a place to solve real problems. In class, we discuss using devices in theory and the ‘what ifs?’ In the ETIC, we experiment and see if ‘what if’ can turn into ‘yes, it can.’
