Sociology at CUNY Brooklyn College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Brooklyn College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all sociology bachelors programs nationally.
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
Sociology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (78 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $41,062 | $48,880 | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $58,541 | $66,948 | $31,000 | 0.53 |
| Colgate University | $51,788 | — | — | — |
| Barnard College | $48,215 | $68,952 | $15,899 | 0.33 |
| CUNY Lehman College | $42,710 | $47,174 | $11,247 | 0.26 |
| CUNY York College | $40,515 | $48,131 | $14,650 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $34,102 | — | $25,000 | 0.73 |
Other Sociology Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $58,541 | $31,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton | $67,024 | $51,788 | — |
| Barnard College New York | $66,246 | $48,215 | $15,899 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $7,410 | $42,710 | $11,247 |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $7,358 | $40,515 | $14,650 |
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.
Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.