Philosophy at CUNY City College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 56th percentile of all philosophy bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $33,339 | — | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $52,668 | — | $20,062 | 0.38 |
| CUNY Lehman College | $43,311 | — | $18,700 | 0.43 |
| New York University | $40,359 | — | $24,128 | 0.60 |
| Syracuse University | $35,602 | — | $23,250 | 0.65 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $30,851 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $31,652 | — | $22,641 | 0.72 |
Other Philosophy 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 | $52,668 | $20,062 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $7,410 | $43,311 | $18,700 |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $40,359 | $24,128 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $63,061 | $35,602 | $23,250 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $7,470 | $30,851 | — |
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 City College, approximately 60% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.