
DeVry College of New York is a small, career-focused institution in New York City associated with the broader DeVry educational network. Its history is connected to DeVry's origins as a technical-training school founded in Chicago in 1931, but that founding date should not be mistaken for the opening date of the New York college.
DeVry's academic offerings expanded over time from technical training into degree programs in technology, business and related fields. For applicants, the important historical distinction is institutional identity: a program advertised across DeVry may not be offered in the same format, or with the same in-person resources, at DeVry College of New York. The current catalog and enrollment agreement are the appropriate documents for identifying the institution that will award a particular degree.
DeVry College of New York focuses on applied fields rather than organizing its offerings around a broad liberal-arts faculty system. Areas associated with DeVry's academic catalog include business and management, information technology, computer networking and engineering technology.
Programs reflected in reported outcomes include computer systems analysis, computer systems networking, electrical and electronic engineering technology, electromechanical technology and business administration. DeVry's wider network also advertises credentials at different levels, but a network-wide listing does not establish that every degree is available for enrollment or in-person study in New York. Applicants should check the current catalog for the precise credential, required courses, delivery format and institution named on the diploma.
DeVry College of New York is located in New York City, an urban setting where students generally need to plan around commuting rather than residential campus life. Its reported student body is small, so the experience may differ substantially from that of a large New York university.
New York's subway, bus and regional rail networks offer commuting possibilities, although travel time and cost depend on where a student lives and when classes meet. Applicants comparing an in-person program with an online or hybrid option should confirm the address and schedule of their actual classes; a New York institutional listing does not mean every course meets at a New York facility.
DeVry College of New York's educational emphasis is career-oriented study in applied academic fields. DeVry describes its broader purpose in terms of helping students develop knowledge and skills relevant to changing workplaces; that is a statement of institutional intent, not evidence that a particular degree will lead to a specific job.
The practical expression of that approach is a catalog centered on areas such as technology and business, alongside academic and career-support services. Prospective students can evaluate how well the stated purpose fits their goals by examining a program's course sequence, hands-on requirements, faculty access and eligibility for any occupation that requires a professional license.
Name of the institution
DeVry College of New YorkLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1998DeVry College of New York is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.