Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $7,410•Out-of-State Tuition: $15,360•Admission Rate: 39%
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$67,094
86th percentile
40th percentile in New York
Sample: 21 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY Graduate School and University Center graduates compare to all programs nationally

CUNY Graduate School and University Center earns $67k — 86th percentile among social sciences masters programs.

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York$7,410$67,094———
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$72,024$75,292——
National Median—$51,674———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with social sciences graduates

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Managers, All Other

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Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

Transportation Planners

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

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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 Graduate School and University Center, approximately 38% 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.