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 York 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: 46th 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 York 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 | — | $155,557 | +120% | #2 of 253 | #2 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $105,425 | $122,313 | +61% | #2 of 93 | #1 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,718 | $112,147 | +26% | #52 of 966 | #65 | $13,380 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $57,806 | $77,201 | +38% | #6 of 85 | #12 | — |
| Computer Science | $36,061 | $73,044 | -32% | #326 of 349 | #335 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $26,460 | $69,380 | +43% | #13 of 576 | #14 | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | $43,870 | $69,306 | +1% | #2 of 5 | #2 | — |
| Biology | $26,768 | $69,149 | +21% | #110 of 841 | #171 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $67,862 | +43% | #6 of 680 | #7 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,751 | $67,152 | -12% | #543 of 796 | #672 | $14,500 |
| Marketing | $40,596 | $64,386 | -7% | #307 of 516 | #391 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $37,837 | $63,367 | -31% | #420 of 459 | #436 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,499 | $62,993 | -8% | #670 of 1176 | #844 | $11,000 |
| Social Work | $44,742 | $60,820 | +17% | #34 of 420 | #63 | $8,080 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $39,837 | $60,346 | -2% | #73 of 156 | #86 | $10,975 |
| Sociology | $40,515 | $59,899 | +14% | #81 of 462 | #105 | $10,450 |
| Air Transportation | $30,349 | $57,665 | -33% | #52 of 52 | #51 | — |
| Economics | $47,940 | $56,571 | -32% | #358 of 368 | #362 | — |
| Journalism | $24,535 | $53,901 | -4% | #103 of 187 | #132 | — |
| Psychology | $38,701 | $53,156 | +5% | #345 of 1027 | #489 | $9,500 |
| Public Health | $43,000 | $52,679 | -10% | #145 of 215 | #174 | $12,800 |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians | $27,064 | $47,469 | +30% | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $46,882 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | $46,023 | -34% | #304 of 309 | #308 | — |
| Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education | — | $44,991 | -14% | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $38,718 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $37,719 | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
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🏆 Where CUNY York 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 | $3,267 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,716 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $8,080 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $9,257 |
| $110,001+ | $12,206 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from CUNY York College's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology