CUNY Graduate School and University Center Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at CUNY Graduate Center
We calculated a Salary Score for each of CUNY Graduate Center'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 Graduate Center 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 GC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $12,750 | $60,770 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $11,000 | $57,320 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $17,400 | $46,790 | |
| Psychology, General | $12,650 | $27,490 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $10,000 | $91,450 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $55,150 |
Salary Score ™ for GC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,800 | $81,700 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $28,960 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Journalism | $38,490 | $42,960 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,260 | $51,270 | |
| Public Health | $18,000 | $54,650 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $20,500 | $53,360 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Not Reported | $69,340 |
Salary Score ™ for GC Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $54,870 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $61,520 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $88,380 | $72,130 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Not Reported | $79,280 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Not Reported | $83,770 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $91,740 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $54,320 | |
| History | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $66,820 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Psychology, General | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $75,710 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Not Reported | $55,510 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $65,050 |
Salary Score ™ for GC Certificates
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $52,110 |
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