Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $7,340•Out-of-State Tuition: $15,290•Admission Rate: 58%•Avg SAT: 1340
Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,339
56th percentile
60th percentile in New York
Est. Median Debt
$18,700
Est. from NY median (3 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Where CUNY City College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all philosophy bachelors's programs nationally

CUNY City College (estimated ±10%)Other philosophy programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally

CUNY City College earns $33k — 56th percentile among philosophy bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
CUNY City CollegeNew York$7,340$33,339—$18,700*—
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$52,668—$20,062*0.38
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx$7,410$43,311—$18,700*0.43
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$40,359—$24,128*0.60
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse$63,061$35,602—$23,250*0.65
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York$7,470$30,851——*—
National Median—$31,652—$22,641*0.72
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with philosophy graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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.