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The field of engineering and technology continues to play a critical role in defining modern day life and society. As technology continues to develop at a rapid rate, the demand for well-trained electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineers is greater than ever. Are you seeking a futureproof career in the engineering and technology field? Join a campus of industry professionals as they seek new solutions while constantly learning and researching the latest trends in the field.
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Bachelor of Science (BS) | Associate of Applied Science (AAS) | Certificate
Sample programs :
Computer Engineering (BS) | Computer Science (BS) | Electrical Engineering (BS) | Electronic Engineering Technology: Avionics (BS) | Electronic Engineering Technology: General Electronics (BS) | Mechanical Engineering (BS) | Mechanical Engineering Technology: Aeronautical and Computer-Aided Design Options (BS) | Mechatronic Engineering (BS) | Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AAS) | Animation and Digital Technologies (AAS) | Electronic Engineering Technology: Avionics (AAS) | Composite Manufacturing (Certificate) | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Subtractive Manufacturing (Certificate) | Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing (Certificate) | PLC and Robotic Automation (Certificate) | UAS Design, Application and Operation (Certificate)
Employer partners :
Boeing | Collins Aerospace | Dell Technologies | FAA | GE Aerospace | GE Renewable Energy | Google | IBM | Intel | JetBlue Airways | John Deere | L3Harris Technologies | Lockheed Martin | Magellan Aerospace | Microsoft | NASA | Oracle | Pratt & Whitney | Qualcomm | Raytheon | Rolls-Royce | Sikorsky Aircraft | Tesla | United Airlines | UTC Aerospace Systems | VMware | Volvo Trucks | SpaceX
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Mechanical Design Engineer | Applications Engineer | Quality Assurance Engineer | Electrical Controls Engineer | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Engineer | Structural Engineer | Computer Engineer | Hardware Engineer | Network Engineer | Programmer Architect | Security Systems Engineer | Cyber Threat Hunter | Vulnerability Analyst | Process Control Engineer | Programmable Logic Controller | Information Technology (IT) Specialist
Example salary ranges :
- Mechatronics Engineer: $75,000 – $140,000 (NYC median annual $128,000)
- Mechanical Engineer: $65,000 – $127,000 (NYC median annual $108,000)
- Robotics Engineer: $70,000 – $140,000 (NYC median annual $128,000)
- Robotics Technician: $47,000 – $109,000 (NYC median annual $74,000)
- Computer Systems Engineer: $70,000 – $132,000 (NYC median annual $119,000)
- Software Developer: $79,000 – $211,000 (NYC median annual $161,000)
(Source: Lightcast Career Prospects widget; regional Lightcast data—figures may vary by experience and role)
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport | Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Center | Thermo-fluid Lab | Electronics Lab | 3D Prototyping Innovation Center | Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine and Manufacturing Lab | Energy Conversion and Smart Grid Power Systems Lab | Mechanical Testing and Evaluation Lab | Automation Lab | Software tools: MATLAB, Patran/Nastran, Eagle/KiCAD for circuit design
Accreditations and authorizations :
ABET—Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC): Electrical Engineering (BS) | Mechanical Engineering (BS) | Mechatronic Engineering (BS)
ABET—Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC): Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AAS) | Electronic Engineering Technology: Avionics (AAS and BS) | Electronic Engineering Technology: General Electronics (BS) | Mechanical Engineering Technology (BS)
Engineering and Technology Department Mission
The mission of the department of engineering and technology is to provide career-oriented education, support application-oriented research and offer service in the public interest. Consistent with this mission, the primary goals of the department of engineering and technology are to produce versatile engineering technology graduates capable of growth within industry, prepared to pursue advanced education and to contribute to the economic development of the country.
Why Study Engineering and Technology
The Industry Outlook
Engineering and technology are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying career fields in the United States—and demand for qualified graduates is outpacing supply across nearly every sector.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects faster-than-average growth in engineering occupations through 2034—with mechanical, electrical and computer engineers among the most in-demand. Computer and information technology roles are projected to grow much faster than average over the same period.
New York City is one of the largest engineering and technology job markets in the country, where major employers in aerospace, defense, transportation infrastructure, energy, telecommunications and advanced manufacturing all actively recruit graduates with hands-on technical skills. Vaughn’s location in Flushing, Queens—and its proximity to the region’s major airports, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as well as a dense ecosystem of aerospace and defense contractors—gives students direct access to the employers who hire them.
Department Faculty
Meet the Department Chair
Dr. Amir Elzawawy is professor and chair of the engineering and technology department at Vaughn College, where he also serves as director of the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). He holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and has research experience in experimental fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and heat transfer, including research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Elzawawy is a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and has extensive experience in engineering education, curriculum and program development, ABET accreditation and assessment, undergraduate research, and STEM education. He has mentored undergraduate researchers and advised multidisciplinary student teams participating in national engineering and aerospace competitions. His work focuses on advancing engineering education through applied research, experiential learning, and opportunities that connect students with real-world engineering practice.
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95%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
Accreditations
Vaughn offers ABET-accredited engineering and technology programs in New York City. The full list of accredited degree programs can be viewed on the accreditations page. To find out why accreditation is important, visit ABET for more information.
Vaughn’s specific programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET:
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechatronic Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
Vaughn’s specific programs accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET include:
- Aeronautical Engineering Technology (Associate in Applied Science)
- Electronic Engineering Technology—Avionics (Associate in Applied Science)
- Electronic Engineering Technology—Avionics (Bachelor of Science)
- Electronic Engineering Technology—General Electronics (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science)
Vaughn College Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Center
The Vaughn College Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Center serves as the institutional focal point for cybersecurity education, applied learning, outreach and workforce preparation at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. The center brings together academic programs, faculty expertise, student activities and institutional resources to support the development of cybersecurity knowledge and skills across Vaughn College.
Why Choose Vaughn for Your Engineering and Technology Education
Vaughn is not a generalist university with an engineering department. It is a specialized institution where engineering and technology are core to everything. Here’s what sets an engineering education from Vaugn apart from other schools.
Where an Engineering and Technology Degree Can Take You
Vaughn’s engineering and technology programs prepare graduates for careers across aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy and technology.
Mechanical Engineering
Career titles:
mechanical engineer, applications engineer, quality assurance engineer, electrical controls engineer, mechanical design engineer, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems engineer, control systems engineer, structural engineer
Employers:
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Con Edison, GE Renewable Energy
New York median salary range:
$100,000 – $130,000*
Electronic Engineering Technology (Avionics)
Career titles:
avionics technician, electronic system engineer, drone avionics specialist, power systems engineer, satellite electronics technician, aircraft systems engineer, robotics systems technician, communications and navigation technician
Employers:
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Thales Group, Panasonic Avionics Corporation
New York median salary range:
$85,000 – $114,000*
Mechatronic Engineering
Career titles:
mechatronics engineer, robotics engineer, automation engineer, controls engineer, systems designer, mechanical engineer, manufacturing engineer, satellite systems engineer, field specialist
Employers:
Raytheon, Atlas Air, General Electric, United Airlines, Sikorsky, NASA, FlightSafety International, Federal Express
Industries:
Advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, transportation, energy
New York median salary range:
$106,000 – $119,000*
Computer Engineering
Career titles:
computer engineer, software engineer, embedded systems engineer, hardware engineer, network engineer, systems analyst, data warehousing specialist, computer hardware engineer, architectural manager
Employers:
Adobe, Dell Technologies, Amazon, Apple, Cisco, Intel, IBM, Oracle, Tesla, JP Morgan, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, QualComm, Citrix Systems, HP
New York median salary range:
$135,000 – $171,000*
*Career and salary information based on Lightcast Data; jobs based within a 100-mile radius of Queens, NY
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Aviation Program FAQs
Graduates of this program can either continue their studies in the College’s bachelor of science degree program or transfer to engineering programs at other four-year programs at a variety of colleges. For more information, please see the department chairman.
A full-time student can complete the BS program in eight semesters or four years, and the AAS program in four semesters or two years.
- Material Science and Composites: This course will cover basic atomic structure, metallurgy, plastic and ceramic materials.
- Computational Methods in Engineering: This course will cover numerical analysis, finite difference approximations, matrix inversion methods, implicit and explicit procedures.
- Engineering Graphics: This course emphasizes the interpretation of engineering drawings, combining theory and standard practice.
Aircraft communications and navigation systems, pulse systems including transponders and distance measuring equipment (DME), weather and radar altimeter systems, power and distribution systems, flight control systems including: autopilot and flight directors, flight management systems (FMS), electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS), traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS) and global positioning systems (GPS).