CUNY Brooklyn College Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at CUNY Brooklyn College
We calculated a Salary Score for each of CUNY Brooklyn College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at CUNY Brooklyn College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for BC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $11,980 | $45,550 | |
| Biology, General | $6,800 | $25,190 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $10,290 | $38,400 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $11,910 | $32,390 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $8,490 | $21,170 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $11,350 | $53,360 | |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $11,000 | $31,620 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $24,620 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $21,050 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $12,190 | $32,090 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $11,000 | $31,880 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $13,250 | $26,740 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Not Reported | $36,140 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $18,940 | $21,780 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $9,690 | $25,190 | |
| History | Not Reported | $31,850 | |
| Information Science/Studies | Not Reported | $50,440 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $37,420 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $18,310 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $48,040 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $31,310 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $21,050 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $33,280 | |
| Psychology, General | $13,000 | $27,760 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $12,100 | $34,300 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $21,960 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $8,000 | $33,990 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $15,000 | $53,180 |
Salary Score ™ for BC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $63,750 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,580 | $54,530 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $20,500 | $53,360 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $46,560 | $42,440 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $60,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $20,000 | $105,390 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $22,330 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Not Reported | $54,040 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $54,660 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $32,020 | $38,290 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $16,680 | $70,410 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $25,440 | $49,640 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,000 | $62,490 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,340 | $68,810 |
Most Recent Reviews
Unfortunately, Brooklyn college is a total disappointment for me. There is a lack of classes to choose from, morning and day classes were not available for my major, the conditions of the classrooms are terrible, some professors exercise ideologies that must not be tolerated in the academia, I am not excited about some of my classes' discussions in which I couldn't express my opinion because it contradicts professor's views.... (However, there are a few brilliant professors who did their job excellent). Moreover,... Read More
This school has a beautiful campus (in need of work), with so much history. But it's too easy to get lost in the shuffle. I was a transfer student during covid and even though I'm smart, kept up a high GPA and participated in class, professors regularly forgot about me and refused to give me recommendations for grad school. It was extremely difficult to forge good relationships with professors in the CASD department. With one professor I went to all her office hours and did work on the side for her, but it... Read More