At a glance
For students looking to enter any number of in-demand science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields, Alfred State is rated an excellent choice by several online ranking resources.
For students looking to enter any number of in-demand science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields, Alfred State is rated an excellent choice by several online ranking resources.
According to AffordableSchools.net, Alfred State is ranked No. 3 nationwide for computer engineering technology and digital media and animation. Money Magazine places Alfred State at No. 3 among colleges that offer information technology: web development and surveying and geomatics engineering technology, and No. 4 nationwide for information technology: network administration.
Dr. John Williams, dean of Alfred State’s School of Architecture, Management and Engineering Technology, said, “Now more than ever, it's important for students to carefully consider their choices when planning for their education. These rankings show we provide top-ranked opportunities through attractive student-faculty ratios, affordable costs of attendance, and above average rates of student success and degree completion. I'm proud to see another external validation of our excellent faculty and programs and the fact that Alfred State excels at delivering secure pathways to rewarding careers.”
A number of objective sources allow students to search for schools offering a specific major throughout the US, and rank Alfred State highly in several program categories:
US Ranking | Alfred State Program | Source | Major Description |
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No. 3 | Computer Engineering Technology | AffordableSchools.net | System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management |
No. 3 | Digital Media and Animation | AffordableSchools.net | Animation, Interactive Technology |
No. 3 | IT: Web Development | Money Magazine | Web/Multimedia Management |
No. 3 | Surveying and Geomatics Technology | Money Magazine | Surveying Technology |
No. 4 | IT: Network Administration | Money Magazine | System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management |
No. 6 | Architectural Technology | Money Magazine | Architectural (Engineering) Technology |
No. 10 | IT: Applications Software Development | Money Magazine | Computer Programming |
Alfred State is also ranked highly among New York Colleges offering these selected STEM majors:
NY Ranking | Alfred State Program | Source | Major Description |
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No. 1 | Computer Engineering Technology | AffordableSchools.net | System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management |
No. 1 | Construction Engineering Technology | US News & World Report | Construction Engineering Technologies |
No. 1 | Digital Media and Animation | AffordableSchools.net | Animation, Interactive Technology |
No. 1 | Financial Planning | Money Magazine | Financial Planning |
No. 1 | IT: Web Development | AffordableSchools.net | Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster |
No. 1 | Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology | Money Magazine | Surveying Technology |
No. 2 | Architectural Technology | Money Magazine | Architectural (Engineering) Technology |
No. 2 | IT: Network Administration | Money Magazine | System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management |
No. 3 | Electrical Engineering Technology | Money Magazine | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology |
No. 3 | IT: Applications Software Development | Money Magazine | Computer Programming |
No. 3 | Mechanical Engineering Technology | Money Magazine | Mechanical Engineering Technology |
Top 4 | Mechatronics Technology | US News & World Report | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance |
No. 5 | Cyber Security | Money Magazine | Computer and Information Systems Security |
Top 6 | Construction Management | US News & World Report | Construction Management |
Top 7 | Graphic and Media Design | US News & World Report | Graphic Communications |
A full list of recent Alfred State accolades is available at www.AlfredState.edu/rankings.