Military Colleges in NYC

I'm a junior and New Yorker looking into military college options in my city. Anyone has info on the Top 3 colleges in NYC for military?

New York City is home to several institutions with strong military programs or affiliations. Here are three standout options you might find interesting:

1. The United States Merchant Marine Academy: Located in Kings Point, this is one of the five federal service academies in the United States. While not right in the heart of NYC, it's right outside in Long Island. The academy offers programs in marine engineering, marine transportation, naval science, and maritime operations and technology. Graduates have an obligation to service in the United States armed forces upon graduation.

2. Fordham University: Fordham runs an Army ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) program in collaboration with other colleges in NYC. Students who engage in ROTC commit to serve in the military after they graduate. Fordham has a partnership program known as the Ram Battalion, which includes members from 53 other schools in the New York metropolitan area.

3. John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY: While not a military college in a traditional sense, John Jay offers a specific focus on justice—police, investigative, and forensic work, which could prove beneficial if you're interested in a military career. For military education, John Jay hosts an Army ROTC.

Remember, attending a military college isn't the only path into a military career. Many individuals commission through ROTC programs at regular colleges and universities, or through Officer Candidate School after graduating college. Depending on your goals, you might want to consider these paths too. You'll also want to weigh the benefits against the commitments required by military programs.