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 City 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: 73rd 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 City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $148,354 | +110% | #4 of 253 | #4 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $78,326 | $117,131 | +7% | #45 of 189 | #77 | — |
| Computer Science | $83,258 | $116,238 | +9% | #88 of 349 | #108 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $78,172 | $97,698 | -3% | #147 of 258 | #213 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $65,905 | $97,270 | +6% | #60 of 318 | #153 | $13,232 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $56,711 | $95,685 | +2% | #50 of 118 | #67 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $67,450 | $88,659 | -10% | #131 of 158 | #142 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $67,194 | $87,957 | +2% | #77 of 233 | #151 | $19,529 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $62,945 | $87,804 | +8% | #5 of 46 | #18 | — |
| Mathematics | — | $73,882 | +6% | #122 of 309 | #159 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | $72,068 | +43% | #8 of 158 | #10 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $42,734 | $69,948 | +24% | #46 of 660 | #58 | $14,858 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | $68,614 | +24% | — | — | — |
| Economics | $45,556 | $67,679 | -18% | #298 of 368 | #308 | $6,650 |
| Applied Mathematics | $28,702 | $66,754 | -27% | #41 of 45 | #41 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,141 | $64,414 | -6% | #608 of 1176 | #781 | $13,632 |
| Biology | $28,324 | $63,206 | +10% | #236 of 841 | #341 | $13,382 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $44,175 | $62,440 | -5% | #72 of 110 | #83 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $29,823 | $59,540 | -6% | #333 of 565 | #395 | $12,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $30,627 | $59,039 | -11% | #82 of 118 | #91 | $14,060 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,059 | $58,063 | +9% | #136 of 476 | #183 | $12,250 |
| Psychology | $30,925 | $56,223 | +11% | #200 of 1027 | #301 | $9,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,169 | $55,895 | +18% | #84 of 680 | #176 | $9,558 |
| Sociology | $28,825 | $55,683 | +6% | #149 of 462 | #212 | $10,199 |
| History | $30,290 | $52,809 | +4% | #190 of 459 | #245 | $13,075 |
| Physics | $48,908 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $26,973 | $48,637 | -6% | #73 of 103 | #69 | $20,739 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,082 | $47,753 | -2% | #323 of 576 | #396 | $11,878 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26,918 | $46,801 | +7% | #59 of 144 | #67 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,742 | $45,656 | +10% | #106 of 423 | #163 | $12,994 |
| Music | $19,145 | $44,058 | +3% | #126 of 268 | #163 | $21,637 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $23,932 | $34,212 | -38% | #224 of 225 | #222 | — |
| Philosophy | $33,339 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $15,098 | $32,769 | -18% | #231 of 255 | #237 | $12,489 |
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 City College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $554,814
- Avg rent near campus: $3,123/mo — vs ~$1,547/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10451 (6.9% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY City 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 |
| Room | $13,920 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,778 | $38,728 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $1,579 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,087 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,188 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,487 |
| $110,001+ | $11,887 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from CUNY City College's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology