Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Physical Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Bronx Community College$44,721
CUNY Medgar Evers College$27,203$45,458$8,8750.33
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College$26,948$33,754$9,0000.33
CUNY Queensborough Community College$23,219$36,844
CUNY LaGuardia Community College$19,815$36,136$7,5000.38
National Median$26,948$8,8120.33

Other Physical Sciences Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn
$7,352$27,203$8,875
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York
$5,170$26,948$9,000
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Bayside
$5,210$23,219
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City
$5,218$19,815$7,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY Bronx Community College, approximately 57% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.