Physics at CUNY City College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY City College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY City College graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 55th percentile of all physics bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Physics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (66 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY City College | $48,908 | — | — | — |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $60,348 | $88,071 | $20,270 | 0.34 |
| Cornell University | $50,933 | — | $15,961 | 0.31 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $48,374 | — | $27,000 | 0.56 |
| Stony Brook University | $44,562 | $69,154 | $21,683 | 0.49 |
| New York University | $24,802 | — | $22,750 | 0.92 |
| National Median | $47,670 | — | $23,304 | 0.49 |
Other Physics Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $61,884 | $60,348 | $20,270 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $50,933 | $15,961 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $57,016 | $48,374 | $27,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $10,560 | $44,562 | $21,683 |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $24,802 | $22,750 |
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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.