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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at CUNY Lehman College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 50th 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 Lehman 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 | $101,531 | $119,115 | +34% | #25 of 966 | #20 | $13,341 |
| Computer Science | $59,516 | $85,351 | -20% | #274 of 349 | #293 | $10,985 |
| Information Science/Studies | $50,133 | $73,936 | -13% | #101 of 148 | #116 | $13,400 |
| Mathematics | $40,886 | $71,718 | +3% | #142 of 309 | #170 | $15,745 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,728 | $66,240 | -13% | #574 of 796 | #686 | $11,617 |
| Social Work | $42,300 | $62,955 | +22% | #20 of 420 | #37 | $14,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,890 | $62,496 | -8% | #687 of 1176 | #863 | $10,963 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $36,241 | $61,761 | +5% | #67 of 215 | #133 | $8,000 |
| History | $43,874 | $61,512 | +21% | #45 of 459 | #66 | $12,897 |
| Anthropology | $38,879 | $60,488 | +30% | #12 of 188 | #15 | $10,663 |
| Chemistry | $31,815 | $60,413 | -7% | #155 of 209 | #190 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,059 | $59,020 | -7% | #340 of 565 | #406 | $12,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,389 | $57,722 | -2% | #149 of 275 | #190 | $11,216 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $35,941 | $57,143 | +4% | #100 of 225 | #133 | $6,989 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,538 | $57,091 | +5% | #186 of 610 | #317 | $9,880 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $36,292 | $56,907 | +10% | #26 of 103 | #24 | $14,657 |
| Public Health | $41,255 | $56,615 | -4% | #112 of 215 | #141 | $13,936 |
| Sociology | $42,710 | $54,906 | +4% | #168 of 462 | #231 | $11,045 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,337 | $54,674 | +13% | #140 of 576 | #160 | $10,500 |
| Psychology | $36,913 | $54,063 | +7% | #298 of 1027 | #425 | $8,500 |
| Biology | $33,641 | $52,420 | -8% | #614 of 841 | #724 | $14,983 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $36,811 | $51,602 | -8% | #54 of 85 | #67 | $9,142 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $34,988 | $50,455 | -10% | #60 of 70 | #68 | $12,012 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,582 | $50,334 | +22% | #54 of 423 | #75 | $10,065 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,484 | $50,265 | -11% | #441 of 660 | #526 | $10,710 |
| Journalism | $26,319 | $49,025 | -13% | #144 of 187 | #170 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $41,484 | $47,163 | -7% | #42 of 63 | #49 | — |
| Economics | $44,258 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | $43,311 | $43,165 | -21% | #76 of 86 | #77 | $17,600 |
| Dance | $27,843 | $23,522 | -41% | #58 of 58 | #58 | — |
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 Lehman College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $261,109
- Avg rent near campus: $2,141/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10452 (6.7% cap, New York)
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🏆 Where CUNY Lehman 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 | $2,047 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,756 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,516 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,173 |
| $110,001+ | $10,803 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology