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 Hunter College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 66th 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 Hunter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,692 | $116,361 | +31% | #38 of 966 | #38 | $12,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $86,173 | $104,791 | +38% | #6 of 93 | #6 | — |
| Computer Science | $76,747 | $102,321 | -4% | #152 of 349 | #204 | $9,553 |
| Human Biology | $31,891 | $83,420 | +29% | #1 of 9 | #1 | $11,250 |
| Mathematics | $48,918 | $80,308 | +15% | #84 of 309 | #97 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,617 | $75,803 | -1% | #336 of 796 | #466 | $12,969 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,410 | $73,857 | +56% | #2 of 680 | #2 | $13,920 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,245 | $72,919 | +42% | #8 of 345 | #11 | $15,504 |
| Social Work | $42,227 | $70,273 | +36% | #2 of 420 | #2 | — |
| Economics | $34,580 | $69,920 | -15% | #275 of 368 | #295 | $10,101 |
| Public Health | $47,444 | $63,884 | +9% | #55 of 215 | #81 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $36,362 | $63,406 | +8% | #16 of 33 | #21 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $35,154 | $62,040 | -2% | #281 of 565 | #334 | $13,391 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $59,864 | +9% | #12 of 50 | #25 | — |
| Biology | $30,257 | $59,204 | +3% | #368 of 841 | #493 | $12,500 |
| Psychology | $31,706 | $59,149 | +17% | #113 of 1027 | #187 | $11,386 |
| History | $28,790 | $58,253 | +15% | #77 of 459 | #110 | $13,000 |
| Sociology | $30,246 | $57,965 | +10% | #109 of 462 | #142 | $10,245 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,788 | $56,160 | +36% | #15 of 423 | #22 | $10,300 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,958 | $55,759 | +15% | #116 of 576 | #131 | $13,533 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,054 | $55,182 | -2% | #300 of 660 | #391 | $10,875 |
| Chemistry | $29,340 | $54,699 | -16% | #190 of 209 | #199 | $9,000 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $26,571 | $53,509 | +4% | #9 of 24 | #10 | — |
| Anthropology | $26,680 | $51,787 | +11% | #54 of 188 | #65 | $8,772 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $34,007 | $51,569 | +-0% | #50 of 103 | #57 | — |
| Philosophy | $10,363 | $49,583 | -9% | #65 of 86 | #66 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $24,869 | $46,545 | +6% | #62 of 144 | #71 | — |
| Music | $33,384 | $39,600 | -8% | #195 of 268 | #209 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $30,534 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,059 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Hunter College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,721,303
- Avg rent near campus: $4,737/mo — vs ~$793/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10044 (3.6% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY Hunter 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 | $7,140 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,040 | $31,990 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $262 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $2,264 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,457 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,551 |
| $110,001+ | $12,135 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology