Learn to address, sustain, and lead in innovative, competitive environments in the fields of bioengineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. Contribute to state-of-the-art engineering research alongside expert faculty-mentors in this advanced program, offered on our Long Island and New York City campuses.
Why Earn Your Ph.D. in Engineering at New York Tech?
In New York Tech’s Engineering, Ph.D. program, you’ll immerse yourself in applied high-tech research and complex topics alongside renowned faculty experts in our state-of-the-art research labs. You’ll benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced research faculty, many of whom are conducting groundbreaking grant-funded research, using state-of-the-art equipment in our modern laboratories, including the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) and many specialized facilities. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with our industry and corporate partners on real-world projects that will provide you with experience and connections in your area of expertise.
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What You’ll Learn
The curriculum is designed to prepare you for research careers in industry and academia, providing you with perspectives on engineering concepts and theory as well as the ability to perform independent research in highly specialized and competitive environments.
Select one of three future-focused concentrations: Bioengineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Immerse yourself in advances in micro- and nano-technologies, wireless communication and power transfer, sensor miniaturization, on-chip real-time signal processing, and mathematical modeling of biological systems that will allow you to develop smart, high-performance systems that are dependable, efficient, and secure.
Electrical & Computer Engineering Concentration
Tackle fundamentals and advanced theory in robotics, microelectronics, micro and nano systems, control systems, image and signal processing, computer networks, and radar and communications systems.
Mechanical Engineering Concentration
Research and coursework provide technology-infused training in solid mechanics, heat transfer and thermofluid systems, energy systems, biomechanics and biomedical devices, micro/nano sensors, controls, and dynamic systems.
Conduct complex, applied research in our advanced on-campus labs and facilities, working with the same tools and equipment used by engineers and other industry professionals, gaining critical real-world experience and proficiencies.
Focusing on IT, bioengineering, energy, and green technologies, our business accelerator sees students and faculty from across the university collaborate on solutions for our industry partners and local startups.
Our faculty members perform research in a wide variety of areas, including digital signal processing, computer vision, smart materials, biosensors, and more. Learn more about them and their work.
Stats & Rankings
#2
Regional universities in the North for Student Diversity in 2022
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings, 2022
#15
Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#19
Best 20 Engineering Schools in New York State (#1 in Long Island and #5 among private schools)
BestValueSchools.org
Career & Salary Outlook
With solid preparation for research careers in industry and academia, a New York Tech education is your foundation for a flexible and successful career.
Job Growth
Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. BLS
Career Options
Academic faculty/researcher
Senior-level scientist – government agency/lab
R&D engineer – private industry
Project lead/manager – government and private sector
Salary Outlook
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers was $99,510 in May 2023. BLS
The median annual wage for bioengineers and biomedical engineers was $100,730 in May 2023. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Engineering, Ph.D. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
The Engineering, Ph.D. has specific admissions requirements, including:
For students with a B.S., a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 from a regionally accredited university
For students with an M.S., a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 from a regionally accredited university
A minimum GRE score of 300 is required
For international students, a TOEFL IBT score of 79, or 6.5 on IELTS.
See Admission Requirements for additional details, including information on dissertation and program progression.
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).
Faculty Voices
With a degree from New York Tech, you’ll become an indispensable contributor to society and improve lives in your community and the larger world.
Babak D. Beheshti, Ph.D. Dean, College of Engineering and Computing Sciences
Offered on our New York or Long Island campuses, the Engineering, Ph.D. from New York Tech will help you solidify your career as an expert researcher in industry or academia. Get started today.
