Economics at CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor's Degree
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
Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $50,059* | $42,320 | $20,072* | — |
| Barnard College | $85,860* | $103,309 | $16,750* | 0.20 |
| Cornell University | $84,967* | $107,248 | $15,500* | 0.18 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $83,135* | $117,355 | $25,000* | 0.30 |
| Vassar College | $79,845* | $81,561 | $19,000* | 0.24 |
| Colgate University | $77,274* | $103,456 | $17,500* | 0.23 |
| National Median | $51,722* | — | $22,816* | 0.44 |
Other Economics Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York | $66,246 | $85,860 | $16,750 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $84,967 | $15,500 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $83,135 | $25,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $67,805 | $79,845 | $19,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $67,024 | $77,274 | $17,500 |
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 Brooklyn College, approximately 56% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 36 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.