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 CUNY Brooklyn College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 59th 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 CUNY Brooklyn College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,862 | $89,943 | -3% | #200 of 459 | #248 | $9,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,233 | $80,207 | +56% | #2 of 345 | #2 | $13,857 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $37,867 | $69,489 | -17% | #353 of 452 | #406 | $12,464 |
| Philosophy | $27,926 | $67,948 | +25% | #14 of 86 | #18 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | $49,688 | $67,838 | -20% | #117 of 148 | #125 | — |
| Sociology | $41,062 | $65,606 | +25% | #31 of 462 | #41 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,862 | $64,103 | -16% | #632 of 796 | #712 | $14,125 |
| Mathematics | $29,957 | $63,610 | -9% | #222 of 309 | #242 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $29,577 | $63,184 | +-0% | #255 of 565 | #299 | $12,973 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $37,057 | $61,323 | -10% | #746 of 1176 | #904 | $10,000 |
| Journalism | $23,120 | $60,272 | +7% | #46 of 187 | #69 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,223 | $58,828 | +24% | #45 of 680 | #74 | $10,315 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $36,834 | $58,821 | +6% | #24 of 70 | #50 | $9,218 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,262 | $57,024 | +1% | #242 of 660 | #336 | $11,260 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $32,083 | $56,138 | +9% | #30 of 103 | #26 | $8,625 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,557 | $54,014 | +11% | #156 of 576 | #187 | $10,250 |
| Biology | $26,612 | $53,786 | -6% | #568 of 841 | #687 | $14,000 |
| Psychology | $29,802 | $52,742 | +4% | #366 of 1027 | #535 | $10,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $22,947 | $51,404 | +2% | #66 of 158 | #98 | $10,588 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $26,817 | $50,821 | -14% | #194 of 215 | #208 | $12,721 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,101 | $50,454 | -8% | #393 of 610 | #501 | $14,993 |
| History | $18,674 | $44,416 | -12% | #387 of 459 | #424 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $20,476 | $44,032 | +1% | #79 of 144 | #95 | $13,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,633 | $42,362 | +2% | #189 of 423 | #250 | $13,745 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,645 | $41,233 | +4% | #109 of 255 | #137 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,242 | $39,837 | -18% | #115 of 137 | #122 | — |
| Chemistry | $34,239 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | $33,127 | -29% | #184 of 188 | #186 | — |
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 CUNY Brooklyn College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $944,833
- Avg rent near campus: $2,914/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11236 (3.3% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY Brooklyn College 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 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $1,466 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $2,954 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,726 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,246 |
| $110,001+ | $11,670 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology