Design and Applied Arts at CUNY Hostos Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Hostos Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Hostos Community College graduates earn $13k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all design and applied arts associates 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
Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hostos Community College | $12,863 | $24,124 | $10,086* | — |
| The New School | $44,640 | $54,096 | $21,211* | 0.48 |
| Monroe Community College | $27,718 | $33,736 | $10,250* | 0.37 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece | $25,506 | $36,896 | $17,511* | 0.69 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North | $25,506 | $36,896 | $17,511* | 0.69 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo | $25,506 | $36,896 | $17,511* | 0.69 |
| National Median | $27,846 | — | $14,454* | 0.52 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New School New York | $56,386 | $44,640 | $21,211 |
| Monroe Community College Rochester | $5,856 | $27,718 | $10,250 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester | $19,593 | $25,506 | $17,511 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool | $19,310 | $25,506 | $17,511 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo | $19,126 | $25,506 | $17,511 |
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 Hostos Community College, approximately 63% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.