# Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Flushing, NY. IPEDS 188340, CIP 15.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/vaughn-college-of-aeronautics-and-technology/majors/mechanical-engineering-related-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,567
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,222 (U.S. median for this major: $81,765 across 59 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,250 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $80,450): +$4,772
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,457

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.6 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,222 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $38,079 | $175,163 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $40,001 | $184,005 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $41,305 | $190,003 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $43,077 | $198,154 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $43,008 | $197,837 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale State College | $91,941 | $17,409 | $10,867 | 53% |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $86,226 | $29,000 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | $85,222 | $27,250 | $39,986 | 39% |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | $80,450 | $27,000 | $15,016 | 55% |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | $76,413 | $22,108 | $14,164 | 55% |
| CUNY New York City College of Technology | $73,336 | $11,652 | $5,127 | 22% |
| SUNY Buffalo State University | $73,327 | $24,436 | $11,346 | 33% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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