Is CUNY Hunter College worth it?

New York, NY · Public · 4-year

CUNY Hunter College is a public, four-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 5,383 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, psychology and human biology.

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Federal context for CUNY Hunter College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$46,228

Median earnings 4 years after

$73,236

Median earnings 10 years after

$63,163

Average net price

$2,984

Completion rate

57%

Completions (2024)

5,383

Students (undergrad)

16,289

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Social WorkMaster's$60,587$76,071849
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$31,706$59,149612
Special Education and TeachingMaster's$77,182$88,978355
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's$139,841$142,731259
SociologyBachelor's$30,246$57,965244
Human BiologyBachelor's$31,891$83,420229
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's$27,958$55,759217
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's$103,692$116,361207
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's$29,054$55,182190
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's$67,561$77,067184
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's$73,962$79,416179
ChemistryBachelor's$29,340$54,699143
Computer ScienceBachelor's$76,747$102,321124
EconomicsBachelor's$34,580$69,920123
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$30,257$59,204116

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's591
Social WorkMaster's587
Human BiologyBachelor's414
Computer ScienceBachelor's287
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's193
Sociology, GeneralBachelor's166
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBachelor's157
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education ProgramsMaster's154
Mass Communication/Media StudiesBachelor's134
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's128

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance31%18,463
Educational Services19%11,524
Public Administration9%5,533
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services8%4,846
Finance and Insurance5%2,990
Retail Trade5%2,940
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services4%2,409
Accommodation and Food Services4%2,406

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Sources: federal figures for CUNY Hunter College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page