Urban Studies/Affairs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates in urban studies/affairs earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Graduate School and University Center Compares for Urban Studies/Affairs
All 7 colleges reporting urban studies/affairs earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $91,085 | $94,291 | #1 | $52,589 |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $89,866 | $85,534 | #2 | $72,012 |
| 3 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $89,294 | $84,989 | #3 | $62,828 |
| 4 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $83,598 | $73,617 | #4 | $64,224 |
| 5 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $83,508 | $73,288 | #5 | $76,569 |
| 6 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $76,906 | $72,889 | #6 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $74,689 | $71,088 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $114,338 | $116,604 | #15 of 26 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $108,087 | $77,896 | #258 of 861 |
| Public Health | $94,566 | $74,028 | #30 of 201 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $80,809 | $56,059 | #9 of 20 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $77,516 | — | #1 of 41 |
| Social Sciences | $74,962 | $67,094 | #3 of 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $72,860 | $59,752 | #12 of 34 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $68,933 | $51,133 | #4 of 6 |
| Psychology | — | $60,494 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Graduate School and University Center urban studies/affairs graduates make?
Graduates earn $74,689 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Graduate School and University Center rank for urban studies/affairs?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for urban studies/affairs graduates, CUNY Graduate School and University Center ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is urban studies/affairs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for urban studies/affairs ($79,634).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.