CUNY Hunter College
New York, New York · Public · 16,289 undergraduates
Of 47 programs with reported earnings, 45 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 93 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,029 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,935 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,003 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,810 |
| $110k and up | $12,259 |
| All families (average) | $2,984 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,149 | +$23,403 | clears the bar | $11,386 | 0.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $76,071 | +$40,325 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1 yr |
| Human Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $83,420 | +$47,674 | clears the bar | $11,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $102,321 | +$66,575 | clears the bar | $9,553 | 0.1 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $88,978 | +$53,232 | clears the bar | $30,530 | 0.6 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,759 | +$20,013 | clears the bar | $13,533 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,204 | +$23,458 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,965 | +$22,219 | clears the bar | $10,245 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $142,731 | +$106,985 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $116,361 | +$80,615 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $55,182 | +$19,436 | clears the bar | $10,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $77,067 | +$41,321 | clears the bar | $25,523 | 0.6 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $69,920 | +$34,174 | clears the bar | $10,101 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $79,416 | +$43,670 | clears the bar | $24,573 | 0.6 yrs |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's Degree | $54,699 | +$18,953 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 47 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.