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New York Institute of Technology
About New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is a private, nonprofit research university located in Old Westbury, on Long Island, New York. The university was founded in 1955, and holds multiple regional and programmatic accreditations. They also offer online study, and maintain multiple satellite campuses around the world. NYIT Old Westbury offers students 40 different career-focused graduate programs, in fifteen different areas of study. Six of these are offered online.
Type
4 yr
Private not-for-profit 
Tuition
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Financial Aid Percent
85%
Graduation Rate
54%
Status
Accredited
Why Consider New York Institute of Technology?
Students in the NYIT community hail from more than 100 countries around the world. So when they say students could become global citizens, they really mean it. But while a diverse and global atmosphere could be one reason to choose NYIT, it’s far from the only reason. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury designs their degree programs around real-world careers. That means you could not only build a strong foundation of professional skills, but rest assured that your program curriculum aligns with industry and employer needs.
NYIT Rankings
NYIT was highly ranked in multiple categories by US News & World Report 2018. Those include, but are not limited to:
- 47th in Regional Universities North
- 28th in Best Colleges for Veterans
- 78th in Best Value Schools
- 57th in Engineering Programs with No Doctorate
- 40th Best Physician’s Assistant Graduate Programs
- 53rd in Best Online Graduate Education Programs
In addition to US News & World Report, the programs offered by New York Institute of Technology has been recognized by a variety of publications. Those include The Chronicle of Higher Education, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, PayScale College Salary Report, and more. If you want to learn more about current and previous New York Institute of Technology Rankings, contact the school for details.
Academic Support
New York Institute of Technology offers a range of academic support services, in order to be there for you when you need it. Need tutoring services to better understand a class? If so, that’s potentially available in person or online. You could use the many technological resources available on campus, attend workshops to build and reinforce study skills, and even polish your research papers with the help of English department professors in the writing center.
Career Support
More than 95% of NYIT graduates are either employed or enrolled to continue their education within six months—a figure the school takes pride in. They design their academic programs to develop the skills and expertise that today’s employers want. Even outside the classroom, New York Institute of Technology strives to be there for each student in preparing for their career. From helping find volunteer and internship opportunities, to writing and workshopping your resume and nailing that interview, NYIT will be in your corner every step of the way.
Study Abroad
New York Institute of Technology is an international community in more ways than one. NYIT has campuses in Vancouver, Abu Dhabi, and two in China. They also have exchange programs with partner schools in Copenhagen, Rotterdam, and another school in China. Even as a grad student, it may be possible to spend a semester taking a few classes abroad. None of those options quite right for you? They might be able facilitate other experiences in your destination of choice. Just reach out to them and ask for more details!
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Mission, Vision and Values
Since it was founded in 1955, New York Institute of Technology has been dedicated to its threefold mission: to create opportunities for qualified students, provide those students with a career-focused education, and support academic research to benefit the community and the world.
Admissions:
The New York Institute of Technology acceptance rate was 73% in Fall 2016.i However, this figure considers all programs including undergraduate, so if you want to know more about a particular graduate program, you may need to inquire with that program for details.
Each graduate program at New York Institute of Technology has its own admissions requirements, unique to the area of study, degree level, and the nature of the program. As such, the prerequisites, and application materials necessary may vary, as may your application timeline. However, NYIT does employ rolling admissions and accepts students on a continual basis, provided there are openings in the program in question. Typical application elements include:
- Academic Records: Generally, unofficial academic records are sufficient for the application process, along with any other records reflecting your prior performance and coursework, such as provisional certificates or degrees. The specific coursework and GPA needed may vary by program. Once you’re accepted, you would need to submit the official transcripts and other paperwork.
- Test Scores: NYIT asks for GRE or GMAT scores. However, specific score requirements may vary by program and be evaluated alongside other academic performance. To find out if there’s a minimum required score, or if specific tests are required or recommended for admission, contact the specific school or program you’d like to attend (e.g. the school of business).
- Proof of English Fluency: If you’re an international student or come from a non-English speaking background, you may be asked to submit TOEFL scores or other evidence that you speak, read and write English well enough to succeed in an English-speaking classroom. This requirement may also vary by program and is subject to change.
Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation
New York Institute of Technology has a total graduate enrollment of 3536
Graduate attendance rate of 17% part-time and 83% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 New York Institute of Technology awarded: 2 associates, 832 bachelor's degrees, 879 master's degrees, 10 post-master's certificates, 343 doctor's degrees - professional practice
Graduate attendance rate of 17% part-time and 83% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 New York Institute of Technology awarded: 2 associates, 832 bachelor's degrees, 879 master's degrees, 10 post-master's certificates, 343 doctor's degrees - professional practice
Financial Aid
Graduate students at NYIT may receive federal and state-based financial aid according to their eligibility and level of need. Other options, such as institutional grants and scholarship, may also be available. Prerequisites for these awards may vary, as would availability and award total. To find out more about NYIT tuition and how they might be able to help, contact the office of financial aid or your admissions counselor.
New York Institute of Technology holds regional accreditation through The Middle States Commission on Higher Education. They’re also chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Other NYIT campus locations may hold additional regional accreditations (or similar), as appropriate in that region.
NYIT also holds academic accreditation for many of its schools and degree programs. Those include:
- AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)
- AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
- Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
- International Society for Technology Education (ISTE)
- National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA)
For more information about current program and regional accreditation, reach out to the program you’re interested in.
Campus Locations
- New York Institute Of Technology: Old Westbury, NYNorthern Blvd, P.O. Box 8000 , Old Westbury, NY, 11568
- New York Institute Of Technology: Online
- New York Institute Of Technology: New York City, NY1855 Broadway, New York, NY, 10023
NYIT takes pride in offering students a career-focused education, focused on the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience that real employers want. Their programs also maintain discipline-specific accreditation, helping the school hold itself to high standards, to provide you—the student—with the education and support you need to achieve your goals.
Program Highlight: Engineering Masters Programs at NYIT
US News & World Report lists Engineering as one of the most popular majors at NYIT. In fact, in 2018, they ranked them as among the best online graduate engineering programs, at #64.
The School of Engineering uses real-world case studies and applied research, to help students prepare to use their skills in the real world. Engineering faculty have often worked in the industry, and been awarded prestigious research grants, marking them as authorities in their field. In fact, students may even have the opportunity to work alongside them on their research, gaining hands-on academic and professional experience alongside classroom learning.
Best of all, NYIT engineering masters programs could be available in an array of focus areas. Those include biomedical engineering, environmental engineering and sustainability, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, among others.