Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at College of Staten Island CUNY, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at College of Staten Island CUNY
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,335 | $113,631 | +28% | #45 of 966 | #54 | $20,084 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $66,506 | $92,542 | -8% | #220 of 258 | #230 | — |
| Computer Science | $45,290 | $89,093 | -17% | #250 of 349 | #278 | $17,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $86,226 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,997 | $75,637 | +60% | #1 of 680 | #1 | $20,340 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,942 | $75,272 | +46% | #5 of 345 | #8 | — |
| Engineering | $48,898 | $72,716 | -19% | #57 of 57 | #57 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,416 | $72,242 | -5% | #426 of 796 | #555 | $16,500 |
| Economics | $43,227 | $70,747 | -14% | #261 of 368 | #286 | $12,899 |
| History | — | $63,071 | +24% | #41 of 459 | #55 | $17,354 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,702 | $61,691 | +9% | #131 of 660 | #199 | $11,750 |
| Social Work | $31,021 | $61,558 | +19% | #29 of 420 | #53 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $29,736 | $60,530 | -12% | #196 of 271 | #228 | $13,137 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,610 | $60,500 | -4% | #309 of 565 | #368 | $14,250 |
| Psychology | $28,118 | $59,741 | +18% | #102 of 1027 | #166 | $13,000 |
| Biology | $28,217 | $57,540 | +1% | #430 of 841 | #546 | $16,125 |
| English Language and Literature | $26,548 | $53,083 | +9% | #171 of 576 | #230 | $19,044 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $51,363 | +17% | #26 of 144 | #36 | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $34,139 | $50,716 | +8% | #3 of 9 | #4 | $15,180 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,967 | $49,129 | -7% | #318 of 476 | #381 | — |
| Mathematics | $35,307 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The College of Staten Island CUNY Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $716,231
- Avg rent near campus: $2,678/mo — vs ~$1,843/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10303 (4.4% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where College of Staten Island CUNY Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Room | $16,585 | |
| Board | $3,950 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $33,359 | $41,309 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,243 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,835 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,696 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,515 |
| $110,001+ | $12,557 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from College of Staten Island CUNY's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology