C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Brooklyn, New York 11235
CUNY Kingsborough Community College campus, Brooklyn, NY
CUNY Kingsborough Community College campus, Brooklyn, NY. Photo: Jim.henderson, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 24%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

19,070
Total Enrollment
24%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,020
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near CUNY Kingsborough Community College ▼

7% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$609,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,618
1-Year Change
+1.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at CUNY Kingsborough Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,621
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,533
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,100
Median debt at graduation
27.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 51st percentile among associate-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 Kingsborough Community College

Median pay of associate'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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,306$104,210+29%#90 of 962#85$9,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,943$79,319+21%#66 of 560#105—
Computer Science—$64,980+4%#10 of 23#13—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$61,269+5%#69 of 176#97—
Data Processing—$48,306-7%#16 of 21#18—
Accounting and Related Services$26,953$47,930+1%#130 of 225#161—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$31,072$47,646+17%#6 of 58#12$9,315
Criminal Justice and Corrections$29,606$45,870-2%#243 of 426#273$7,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$22,199$45,843-6%#347 of 547#405—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$45,361—————
Hospitality Administration/Management—$43,033+5%#13 of 31#14—
Biology$26,171$40,533-9%#33 of 47#38—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,831$38,641-12%#764 of 947#844$8,096
Teaching Assistants/Aides$21,589$38,313+5%#5 of 11#6—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$35,003-12%#77 of 96#88—
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies—$30,327-6%———
Design and Applied Arts$19,146$30,135-21%#83 of 90#84—

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.

For parents & investors

The CUNY Kingsborough Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $609,546
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,618/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11224 (4.7% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where CUNY Kingsborough Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
of 22 schools
#14
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools
#19
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
of 24 schools
#20
Commercial and Advertising Art
of 32 schools
#20
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
of 23 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,800 $7,680

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
74%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$6,020
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,565
$30,001 - $48,000$5,526
$48,001 - $75,000$7,891
$75,001 - $110,000$9,468
$110,001+$11,796

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 450 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 173 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 132 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 113 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 108 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 78 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 56 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 51 grads/yr Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 36 grads/yr Computer Science 29 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 25 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 25 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 23 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 20 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 18 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 16 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from CUNY Kingsborough Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

19,070
Total Students
45%
Women
32%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%
Hispanic 26%
Black 29%
Asian 15%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 94%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,240 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 43%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%
25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Kingsborough Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend CUNY Kingsborough Community College?
Tuition at CUNY Kingsborough Community College is $4,800 for in-state students and $7,680 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,020.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Kingsborough Community College?
The graduation rate at CUNY Kingsborough Community College is 24%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is CUNY Kingsborough Community College a good school?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend CUNY Kingsborough Community College?
CUNY Kingsborough Community College has a total enrollment of 19,070 students.
Is there rental demand near CUNY Kingsborough Community College?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at CUNY Kingsborough Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,240 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology