CUNY Hunter College Rankings by Salary Score
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CUNY Hunter College's Top Rankings
CUNY Hunter College is ranked on 9 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at CUNY Hunter College
We calculated a salary score for each of CUNY Hunter 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 Hunter 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 Scores for CUNY Hunter Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $11,480 | $43,050 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $31,850 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not Reported | $30,120 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $20,600 | |
| Chemistry | $11,000 | $25,830 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $58,670 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $12,500 | $35,590 | |
| Computer Science | $18,500 | $57,860 | |
| Dance | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $21,230 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $28,600 | |
| Economics | $12,940 | $40,530 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $13,210 | $30,250 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $13,000 | $25,770 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $15,000 | $23,650 | |
| Geography and Cartography | Not Reported | $27,440 | |
| History | $18,090 | $32,030 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $45,500 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Political Science and Government | $12,000 | $37,860 | |
| Psychology, General | $11,500 | $30,310 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $35,590 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $16,000 | $90,030 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $32,570 | |
| Sociology | $11,100 | $36,080 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $49,640 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not Reported | $39,010 |
Salary Scores for CUNY Hunter Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $69,900 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $15,750 | $103,080 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $48,250 | $34,850 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $36,350 | $44,920 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $66,150 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $30,260 | $122,270 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $42,160 | $48,670 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Social Work | $41,000 | $54,470 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $25,250 | $67,660 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $40,820 | $57,660 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,100 | $60,650 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,420 | $68,070 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $25,620 | $67,490 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $30,600 | $60,030 |
Salary Scores for CUNY Hunter Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $52,450 | $78,970 |
Reviews by Program
Most Recent Reviews
The quality of education is top notch, and those of us who live in the city pay an obscenely low price. I did my Masters here and couldnt be happier with the education that I received. Professors were amazing and some are cutting edge leaders in their field. This school will not hold your hand, so its not recommended for people who cant self motivate. Their admin department can be challenged at times, so always best to deal with them early and long before any due dates. The school is well recognized and carries... Read More
Hunter is an incredible school. I believe that Hunter really prepared me for graduate school. The science classes in Hunter are very rigorous and intense teaching students how to think in many different ways. Students definitely have to work hard but it does pay off. High recommend Hunter as an undergraduate program especially if youre going into the medical field.