CUNY City College Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at CUNY City College
We calculated a Salary Score for each of CUNY City 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 City 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 CUNY Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $25,000 | $119,060 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Applied Mathematics | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Not Reported | $50,270 | |
| Biology, General | $12,930 | $23,840 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $7,000 | $39,480 | |
| Chemical Engineering | Not Reported | $41,030 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $34,530 | |
| Civil Engineering | $12,060 | $64,740 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $14,000 | $39,520 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $7,880 | $20,410 | |
| Economics | $9,370 | $36,940 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $12,850 | $61,350 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $12,000 | $31,500 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $13,400 | $29,060 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $17,480 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $10,900 | $26,210 | |
| History | $12,730 | $26,930 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $12,810 | $37,420 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $12,630 | $39,520 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $16,770 | $66,240 | |
| Music | $18,380 | $19,360 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | Not Reported | $46,090 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Political Science and Government | $11,100 | $34,530 | |
| Psychology, General | $11,000 | $32,760 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $30,410 | |
| Sociology | $10,000 | $36,610 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $15,120 | $34,770 |
Salary Score ™ for CUNY Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $107,540 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $75,710 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Not Reported | $38,830 | |
| Landscape Architecture | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $40,650 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $37,500 | $61,520 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $41,000 | $59,050 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $20,500 | $71,780 | |
| Sustainability Studies | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,250 | $53,890 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $18,200 | $66,570 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not Reported | $65,490 |
Salary Score ™ for CUNY Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $56,640 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
Choosing to go to City College for my Master of Architecture degree was the best decision I ever made. There is no better place in the U.S. to study architecture than in New York City. The professors at the school all come from nearby schools such as Columbia, Pratt, Harvard, and Cornell. The program is rigorous, engaging, and embracing future technologies. I made incredible professional connections at this school (not to mention a full-time job) that I know will last throughout my career. Highly recommend... Read More
I liked my experience. The faculty is very talented and most professors really are very engaged in helping student's with learning. The placement cell is not the best though, they can really use some driven and experienced individuals to help graduating students with their resumes and guidance on searching for a job as a fresher.